Food hygiene ratings in Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke-On-Trent inspects and rates 2,286 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,893 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 393 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Stoke-On-Trent
Standards here are good: 78% of rated businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 53 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in Stoke-On-Trent
Food hygiene ratings for each town Stoke-On-Trent inspects.
- Hanley 269 places
- Longton 147 places
- Burslem 137 places
- Tunstall 114 places
- Fenton 109 places
- Stoke 80 places
- Shelton 78 places
- Blurton 53 places
- Meir 53 places
- Bucknall 41 places
- Weston Coyney 41 places
- Hartshill 38 places
- Trent Vale 38 places
- Bentilee 37 places
- Trentham 34 places
- Etruria 30 places
- Abbey Hulton 26 places
- Chell 25 places
- Sneyd Green 23 places
- Milton 21 places
- Norton 20 places
- Penkhull 19 places
- Birches Head 15 places
Recently inspected in Stoke-On-Trent
The most recent inspections published by Stoke-On-Trent, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Preschool Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jack in the Box Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Our Ladys Catholic Academy | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Sanctuary | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| St Marks C of E Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Taylorshaw @ Hanley st Lukes C of E Academy | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Old House At Home | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Esso Service Station & Budgens | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Inspirational Learning Trust Academy | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Five Guys | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Cakes By Willa | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Blurton News | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Stoke-On-Trent
The lowest-rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 27 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makola Market | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Makola Market | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Homemade African Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Extys Catering Service & Events Decor | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Franky’s | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
| Quality Bazaar | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Magazin Romanesc Total | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Stoke Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Chaaye Paani | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Today Restaurant | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Longport Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Fatts House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 February 2026 |
| Potteries Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 February 2026 |
| Home Made Caters | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2026 |
| Foley News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2026 |
| Ms Sathiya Chandralingham | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 December 2025 |
| Stoke Kebab | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Mount Pleasant | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 November 2025 |
| Lucy’s Kitchen | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| Costcutter | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Stoke-On-Trent
How many food businesses does Stoke-On-Trent rate?
Stoke-On-Trent publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,286 businesses, of which 1,893 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of rated businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Stoke-On-Trent have a bad hygiene rating?
53 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 27 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent?
Environmental health officers employed by Stoke-On-Trent carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1863 5 - Very good
- 2 Apple Cafe 4 - Good
- 2 The Willows 5 - Very good
- 2/4 Richmond Terrace 5 - Very good
- 2HCo - Happiness & Home 5 - Very good
- 4 The Willows 5 - Very good
- 6 The Willows 5 - Very good
- 8 The Willows 5 - Very good
- 90 Hope Street 5 - Very good
- @CoCo Hub 5 - Very good
- A J & J Turner 5 - Very good
- A R Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A&T Bistro Awaiting inspection
- Aathiran Stores 4 - Good
- Abbey Fryer Fish Bar 4 - Good
- Abbey Hill Special School 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hulton Football Club 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hulton Primary School Awaiting inspection
- Abbey Hulton Sports & Social Club 4 - Good
- Abbey Oatcakes 5 - Very good
- Abbey Vape Shop Awaiting inspection
- Abbotts Drive Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- ABC Club 5 - Very good
- abm catering @ Trent House Bet 365 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering Solutions 5 - Very good
- Adderley Green 5 - Very good
- Adderley Green 5 - Very good
- Adderley Green Post Office 4 - Good
- Adils Kebabish/The Dessert Den 5 - Very good
- Adore Desserts 5 - Very good
- ADS Truck Parking 5 - Very good
- Adullam Lifehouse 5 - Very good
- Adv4nce Group 4 - Good
- Adv4nce Group Awaiting inspection
- Adv4nce Group Awaiting inspection
- Affordable Food Stoke 5 - Very good
- Afghan Palace 3 - Generally satisfactory
- African Cuisine UK Awaiting inspection
- Africana Restaurant & Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Agbor Afro Caribbean Empire 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Agnes and Arthur 5 - Very good
- AHK Christchurch Street Store 5 - Very good
- AJ African and Caribbean shop 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Ajay’s Treats 5 - Very good
- Al Hamza Fast Food 5 - Very good
- Al Helal 4 - Good
- Al-Madina Superstore 5 - Very good
- Aladdin's Awaiting inspection
- Aladdins 4 - Good
- Aladdins Cave 5 - Very good
- Alan's Market Corner 5 - Very good
- Albert House Nursery 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Infants School Awaiting inspection
- Alexandra Junior School Awaiting inspection
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →