Food hygiene ratings in Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke-On-Trent inspects and rates 2,247 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,897 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 350 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: 79% of rated businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 58 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,497 | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in Stoke-On-Trent
Food hygiene ratings for each town Stoke-On-Trent inspects.
- Hanley 260 places
- Longton 144 places
- Burslem 135 places
- Tunstall 116 places
- Fenton 106 places
- Shelton 78 places
- Stoke 78 places
- Blurton 51 places
- Meir 51 places
- Weston Coyney 43 places
- Bucknall 39 places
- Hartshill 37 places
- Bentilee 37 places
- Trent Vale 34 places
- Etruria 31 places
- Trentham 30 places
- Abbey Hulton 26 places
- Chell 23 places
- Sneyd Green 23 places
- Milton 20 places
- Penkhull 19 places
- Norton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Of Granby | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Splat | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Raja | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Vale Curry House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Matha Catering | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Panko and Sushi | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Laurel House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Desire | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| JCP Catering | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Sri Balaji Superstores | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| TT Candies | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Presence Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 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 32 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 |
| Fresh Naan & Shawarma | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Lahore Pizza & Grill / Kebab King | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Oatcuisine No.1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| Brickhouse Catering | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Malabar Majlis | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 July 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 |
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 2,247 businesses, of which 1,897 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent?
79% 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?
58 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 32 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.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →