The Wishing Tree food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
The Wishing Tree holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 91 Lichfield Street, Hanley, ST1 3EA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wishing Tree sits behind roughly 1,730 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← The Wishing Tree | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Wishing Tree none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wishing Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Baraka Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
Questions about The Wishing Tree
What is The Wishing Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Wishing Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Wishing Tree safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Wishing Tree last inspected?
The Wishing Tree was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wishing Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wishing Tree compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while The Wishing Tree holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Wishing Tree and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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