The Liquor Tank food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Liquor Tank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 April 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: Retail Unit 2, 2 Staffordshire Place, Stafford, ST16 2LP
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Liquor Tank sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← The Liquor Tank | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Liquor Tank 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 The Liquor Tank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Boutique Events Staffordshire Ltd Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Casa Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Basmati Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Liquor Tank
What is The Liquor Tank's food hygiene rating?
The Liquor Tank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Liquor Tank safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Liquor Tank last inspected?
The Liquor Tank was last inspected on 1 April 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 The Liquor Tank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Liquor Tank compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Liquor Tank holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Liquor Tank 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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