The Basement food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Basement 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 10 September 2019, more than 6 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: 13-15 Marsh Street South, Hanley, ST1 1JA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Basement 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 Basement | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Basement 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 Basement, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Basement
What is The Basement's food hygiene rating?
The Basement has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 10 September 2019.
Is The Basement 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 Basement last inspected?
The Basement was last inspected on 10 September 2019, more than 6 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 Basement?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Basement 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 Basement holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Basement 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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