Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 8 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: 32-36 Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, ST11 9JG
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store sits behind roughly 917 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ← Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store 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 Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyn House Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alder Grange Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
| Catchems Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Greggs Meir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Crescent Preschool Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store
What is Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stafford Council on 8 April 2024.
Is Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store last inspected?
Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Blythe Off Licence and Convenience Store 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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