Potters Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Potters Bar 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: Lysander Road, Meir Park, ST3 7TW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Potters Bar 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% | ← Potters Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishy Business Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Children 1st Meir Park Nursery School Caring Premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
| Epic Housing Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Catchems Corner Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Blue Tiffin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alder Grange Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Fernlea Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Potters Bar
What is Potters Bar's food hygiene rating?
Potters Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar last inspected?
Potters Bar was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 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 Potters Bar?
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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Potters Bar 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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