Wheaton Aston Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Staffordshire
Wheaton Aston Court Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Wheaton Aston Court Care Home was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Watling Street, Ivetsey Bank, Stafford, ST19 9QT
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts Wheaton Aston Court Care Home among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 600 | 86% | ← Wheaton Aston Court Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 41 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 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 Wheaton Aston Court Care Home 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.
Questions about Wheaton Aston Court Care Home
What is Wheaton Aston Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Wheaton Aston Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Wheaton Aston Court Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheaton Aston Court Care Home last inspected?
Wheaton Aston Court Care Home was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wheaton Aston Court Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheaton Aston Court Care Home compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 695 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wheaton Aston Court Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Wheaton Aston Court Care Home 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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