Sandon Village Stores
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Sandon Village Stores is a retailers - other located at 61 Lichfield Road, Sandon, Stafford, ST18 0DN, in the Stafford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Stafford oversees 1,165 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Stafford is 4.6 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 1 to 5 since 24 January 2025.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
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| 1 | 2025-01-24 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of Sandon Village Stores?
Sandon Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Stafford.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Sandon Village Stores last inspected?
Sandon Village Stores was last inspected on 2026-03-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Sandon Village Stores located?
Sandon Village Stores is located at 61 Lichfield Road, Sandon, Stafford , ST18 0DN, in the Stafford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST18 postcode area.