The Last Post food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Last Post holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 December 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: Transport Lane, Longton, ST3 1BF
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Last Post sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← The Last Post | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Last Post 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 Last Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Anchor Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about The Last Post
What is The Last Post's food hygiene rating?
The Last Post has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 1 December 2023.
Is The Last Post safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Last Post last inspected?
The Last Post was last inspected on 1 December 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 Last Post?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Last Post 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 Last Post holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Last Post 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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