Griffins of Stone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stafford
Griffins of Stone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Griffins of Stone was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 30 High Street, Stone, ST15 8AW
How it compares in Stafford
That puts Griffins of Stone 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% | ← Griffins of Stone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Griffins of Stone 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 Griffins of Stone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffins of Stone Ltd Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mishka Truffles Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Blame Frida Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Pasta Di Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bod Stone Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Crown Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Griffins of Stone
What is Griffins of Stone's food hygiene rating?
Griffins of Stone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Griffins of Stone 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Griffins of Stone last inspected?
Griffins of Stone was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Griffins of Stone?
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 Griffins of Stone compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and Griffins of Stone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Griffins of Stone 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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