Searchlight food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
Searchlight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2017, more than 9 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: 26 Westonfields Drive, Weston Coyney, ST3 5JA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Searchlight 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% | ← Searchlight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 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 392 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 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 Searchlight 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 Searchlight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Buster Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Awesome Walls Climbing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Adore Desserts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Searchlight
What is Searchlight's food hygiene rating?
Searchlight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 20 February 2017.
Is Searchlight 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Searchlight last inspected?
Searchlight was last inspected on 20 February 2017, more than 9 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 Searchlight?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Searchlight compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Searchlight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Searchlight 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Searchlight is one of 41 rated food businesses in Weston Coyney. See every hygiene rating in Weston Coyney →
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