The Apple Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
The Apple Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 4a, Barton Marina, Barton Turn, DE13 8AS
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Apple Tree sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← The Apple Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Apple Tree none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Apple Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Boat House Kitchen & Bakery by Pom's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Butcher, Baker Farm Shop Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Indulgence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Red Carpet Cinema and Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Waterside Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 February 2026 |
| Bright Beginnings Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Burton Events Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Apple Tree
What is The Apple Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Apple Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Apple Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Apple Tree last inspected?
The Apple Tree was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Apple Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Apple Tree compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Apple Tree holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Apple Tree and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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