The Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Staffordshire
The Meadows 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
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: The Meadows, 8 Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DN
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts The Meadows 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 Meadows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Meadows 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 Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picknalls County First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Janda News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Redferns Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Select Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Staffordshire Weight Loss Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Oldfields Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| St Josephs R C Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Meadows
What is The Meadows's food hygiene rating?
The Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Meadows 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 The Meadows last inspected?
The Meadows was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Meadows?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadows 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 Meadows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects The Meadows 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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The Meadows is one of 196 rated food businesses in Uttoxeter. See every hygiene rating in Uttoxeter →
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