The Old House At Home food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Old House At Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Old House At Home was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 544 Hartshill Road, Hartshill, ST4 6AF
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Old House At Home among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← The Old House At Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Old House At Home 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 Old House At Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Alison House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old House At Home
What is The Old House At Home's food hygiene rating?
The Old House At Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Old House At Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old House At Home last inspected?
The Old House At Home was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Old House At Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old House At Home compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and The Old House At Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Old House At Home 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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The Old House At Home is one of 38 rated food businesses in Hartshill. See every hygiene rating in Hartshill →
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