Pret food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Pret holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Motorway Service Area, M6 Northbound, Stone, ST15 0EU
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Pret 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% | ← Pret | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pret 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 Pret, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Express Shopping Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chozen Noodle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Costa Drive Through Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Stafford Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Stone Dominoes F.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Pret
What is Pret's food hygiene rating?
Pret has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Pret 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pret last inspected?
Pret was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Pret?
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 Pret compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Pret is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Pret 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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Pret is one of 185 rated food businesses in Stone. See every hygiene rating in Stone →
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