Stafford Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cannock Chase
Stafford Lane Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 72 Stafford Lane, WS12 1LF
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Stafford Lane Stores sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Stafford Lane Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stafford Lane Stores 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 Stafford Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Service Station Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Dulcie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Beer Belly's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Stafford Lane Stores
What is Stafford Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Stafford Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Stafford Lane Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stafford Lane Stores last inspected?
Stafford Lane Stores was last inspected on 8 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stafford Lane Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stafford Lane Stores compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Stafford Lane Stores holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Stafford Lane Stores 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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