The Yarn Bug food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Staffordshire
The Yarn Bug holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Church Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AG
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Yarn Bug among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← The Yarn Bug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 The Yarn Bug 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 Yarn Bug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privilege Cafe Bar Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Globe Eco Centre Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Parrilla, Steak and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Darwin and Bear Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Uttoxeter Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Mint Cocktail Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Grill Ways Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Yarn Bug
What is The Yarn Bug's food hygiene rating?
The Yarn Bug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 19 July 2024.
Is The Yarn Bug 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Yarn Bug last inspected?
The Yarn Bug was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Yarn Bug?
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 The Yarn Bug compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Yarn Bug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Yarn Bug 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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