Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club 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 13 May 2016, 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: Congleton Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7RG
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club 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% | ← Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club 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 Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw @ Woodhouse Academy School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Biddulph Grange Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Hideaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Greggs@londis Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Londis Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Staffordshire Knot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| The Roaring Meg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cafe Vita @ Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2018 |
Questions about Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club
What is Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club's food hygiene rating?
Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 13 May 2016.
Is Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club 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 Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club last inspected?
Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club was last inspected on 13 May 2016, more than 10 years 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 Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club?
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 Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Biddulph Bowling and Recreational Club 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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