The Old Smithy

Eccleshall

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Old Smithy scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 January 2026 by Stafford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Smithy, from December 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Old Smithy.

Food hygiene rating history for The Old Smithy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 December 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
28 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Old Smithy in Eccleshall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

8-12 Castle Street,
Eccleshall,
Stafford,
ST21 6DF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Smithy. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Smithy?

Food hygiene at The Old Smithy is inspected by Stafford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Smithy

What is The Old Smithy’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Smithy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 January 2026.

When was The Old Smithy last inspected?

The Old Smithy was last inspected by Stafford on 28 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.