The Clayhanger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Clayhanger 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 23 August 2023, more than 2 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: 31 Market Place, Burslem, ST6 3AG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Clayhanger 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 Clayhanger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 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 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 Clayhanger 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 Clayhanger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Evolution Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
| Baskeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Moorland Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| Beverley's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Clayhanger
What is The Clayhanger's food hygiene rating?
The Clayhanger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 23 August 2023.
Is The Clayhanger 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 Clayhanger last inspected?
The Clayhanger was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 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 The Clayhanger?
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 Clayhanger 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, and The Clayhanger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Clayhanger 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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