Dale Bank Farm food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Staffordshire Moorlands
Dale Bank Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Dale Bank Road, Winnothdale, Tean Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1RE
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Dale Bank Farm among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Dale Bank Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Dale Bank Farm 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 Dale Bank Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens at Freehay Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Beech Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Premier Tean Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2021 |
| Cedar Tree Pre School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| City Catering @ ST THOMAS'S R C PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Master Potter Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Cheadle Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Dale Bank Farm
What is Dale Bank Farm's food hygiene rating?
Dale Bank Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Dale Bank Farm 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dale Bank Farm last inspected?
Dale Bank Farm was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dale Bank Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dale Bank Farm compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Dale Bank Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Dale Bank Farm 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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