Barge Inn Booze food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Barge Inn Booze 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
The rating dates from 16 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dolphin Boats, Old Whieldon Road, Stoke, ST4 4HW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Barge Inn Booze 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% | ← Barge Inn Booze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barge Inn Booze 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 Barge Inn Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| AHK Christchurch Street Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Allan Jones Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bench & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Barge Inn Booze
What is Barge Inn Booze's food hygiene rating?
Barge Inn Booze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 16 January 2019.
Is Barge Inn Booze 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 Barge Inn Booze last inspected?
Barge Inn Booze was last inspected on 16 January 2019, more than 7 years 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 Barge Inn Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barge Inn Booze 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 Barge Inn Booze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Barge Inn Booze 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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