Doddy's Soft Play Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
Doddy's Soft Play Cafe 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: 2-4 Farmdown Road, Stafford, ST17 0AP
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Doddy's Soft Play Cafe 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% | ← Doddy's Soft Play Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Doddy's Soft Play Cafe 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 Doddy's Soft Play Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Farlea Childcare (St Anne's) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Asda Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Doddy's Soft Play Cafe
What is Doddy's Soft Play Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Doddy's Soft Play Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Doddy's Soft Play Cafe 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 Doddy's Soft Play Cafe last inspected?
Doddy's Soft Play Cafe was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Doddy's Soft Play Cafe?
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 Doddy's Soft Play Cafe compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Doddy's Soft Play Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Doddy's Soft Play Cafe 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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