Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2025, 15 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: Farley Lane, Farley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta 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 Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Burger Kitchen - Mutiny Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Aramark @ Cbeebies Land Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aramark @ Corner Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Courtyard Windows and Welcome Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Aramark @ Donut Division Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Aramark @ Ground Command Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Aramark @ Heat Generator Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aramark @ Just Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta
What is Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta's food hygiene rating?
Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta last inspected?
Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Aramark @ Explorers Pizza and Pasta 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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