The Gardeners Retreat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Gardeners Retreat 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 27 February 2020, 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: Gardeners Retreat, Boothen Green, Stoke, ST4 4BJ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Gardeners Retreat 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 Gardeners Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardeners Retreat 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 Gardeners Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Barge Inn Booze Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2019 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about The Gardeners Retreat
What is The Gardeners Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Gardeners Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 27 February 2020.
Is The Gardeners Retreat 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 Gardeners Retreat last inspected?
The Gardeners Retreat was last inspected on 27 February 2020, 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 Gardeners Retreat?
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 Gardeners Retreat 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 Gardeners Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Gardeners Retreat 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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