Barlaston Milk Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Barlaston Milk Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 17 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Stafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stafford ratings →
Address: Malthouse Farm, Malthouse Lane, Barlaston, ST12 9AQ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Barlaston Milk Barn among the 765 places in Stafford holding top marks, 79% 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 | 765 | 79% | ← Barlaston Milk Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 Very 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 Barlaston Milk Barn 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 Barlaston Milk Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlaston C E First School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Barlaston Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Heyfields Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chivelstone Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Dine Contract Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Laurel House Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Blanc NRI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Barlaston Milk Barn
What is Barlaston Milk Barn's food hygiene rating?
Barlaston Milk Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Barlaston Milk Barn 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barlaston Milk Barn last inspected?
Barlaston Milk Barn was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 17 months 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 Barlaston Milk Barn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barlaston Milk Barn compare to other places in Stafford?
79% of the 974 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Barlaston Milk Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Barlaston Milk Barn 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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