Loxley Layby Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Staffordshire
Loxley Layby Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Loxley Layby Cafe was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Loxley Layby, Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 8RT
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Loxley Layby Cafe among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ← Loxley Layby Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Good
- 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 Loxley Layby Cafe 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 Loxley Layby Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxley Hall School School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Meadows Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Staffordshire Weight Loss Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| T G Sargeants & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Uttoxeter Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Eversley Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Oldfields Hall Middle School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Loxley Layby Cafe
What is Loxley Layby Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Loxley Layby Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Loxley Layby Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loxley Layby Cafe last inspected?
Loxley Layby Cafe was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Loxley Layby Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loxley Layby Cafe compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Loxley Layby Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Loxley Layby Cafe 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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