Haughton Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stafford
Haughton Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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.
Address: Shopping Centre, 4 Newport Road, Haughton, ST18 9EZ
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Haughton Fish & Chips among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 778 | 80% | ← Haughton Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Haughton Fish & Chips 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 Haughton Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton Fresh and Local Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Shropshire Inn (Haughton) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Haughton St Giles Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Red Lion Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Farm Tea Rooms & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2022 |
| Taylor Motorcycles Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Haughton Fish & Chips
What is Haughton Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Haughton Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Haughton Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haughton Fish & Chips last inspected?
Haughton Fish & Chips was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Haughton Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Haughton Fish & Chips compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Haughton Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Haughton Fish & Chips 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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