Blithfield Lakeside Barns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: St Stephens Hill Farm, Steenwood Lane, Admaston, WS15 3NY
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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% | ← Blithfield Lakeside Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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 Blithfield Lakeside Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admaston Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Blithfield Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| High Ash Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Wilsons Butchers Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Cheese Locker & Mobile Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ye Olde Dun Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 April 2026 |
| Cobwebs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cocoa Creations Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Blithfield Lakeside Barns
What is Blithfield Lakeside Barns's food hygiene rating?
Blithfield Lakeside Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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 Blithfield Lakeside Barns last inspected?
Blithfield Lakeside Barns was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Blithfield Lakeside Barns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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 Blithfield Lakeside Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Blithfield Lakeside Barns 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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