Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Old Smithy food hygiene rating
The Old Smithy
8-12 Castle Street
Eccleshall
Stafford
ST21 6DF Inspected 28 January 2026
Eccleshall
Stafford
ST21 6DF Inspected 28 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Stafford
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Old Smithy in Stafford currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 January 2026. The Old Smithy is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 8-12 Castle Street, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6DF.
- Business name
- The Old Smithy
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Stafford
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 28 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1195426
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
28 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Old Smithy.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
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