Box Lane Oatcakes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Stoke-On-Trent
Box Lane Oatcakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 4 December 2015, more than 10 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: 2 Box Lane, Meir, ST3 5PP
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Box Lane Oatcakes 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% | ← Box Lane Oatcakes | |
| 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 Box Lane Oatcakes 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 Box Lane Oatcakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Broadway Oatcakes Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Broadway Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Adore Desserts Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Box Lane Oatcakes
What is Box Lane Oatcakes's food hygiene rating?
Box Lane Oatcakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 4 December 2015.
Is Box Lane Oatcakes 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Box Lane Oatcakes last inspected?
Box Lane Oatcakes was last inspected on 4 December 2015, more than 10 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 Box Lane Oatcakes?
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 Box Lane Oatcakes 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 Box Lane Oatcakes holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Box Lane Oatcakes 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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