Watts Russell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Watts Russell Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hope Dale, Alstonefield, Staffordshire Moorlands, DE6 2GD
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Watts Russell Arms sits behind roughly 757 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ← Watts Russell Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Watts Russell Arms 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 Watts Russell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn at Alstonefield Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 August 2025 |
| Pollys Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| YE Olde Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Yew Tree Farm Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Whim Ales Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2019 |
| Wetton Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Newton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Edwards and Ward @ Ilam C of E (VA) Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Watts Russell Arms
What is Watts Russell Arms's food hygiene rating?
Watts Russell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 27 April 2024.
Is Watts Russell Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Watts Russell Arms last inspected?
Watts Russell Arms was last inspected on 27 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Watts Russell Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watts Russell Arms compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Watts Russell Arms holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Watts Russell Arms 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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