Crafty Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Crafty Lion 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 31 March 2022, more than 4 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: 123-127 Church Street, Stoke, ST4 1DB
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Crafty Lion 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% | ← Crafty Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Lion 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 Crafty Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Barge Inn Booze Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2019 |
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Crafty Lion
What is Crafty Lion's food hygiene rating?
Crafty Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 31 March 2022.
Is Crafty Lion 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 Crafty Lion last inspected?
Crafty Lion was last inspected on 31 March 2022, more than 4 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 Crafty Lion?
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 Crafty Lion 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 Crafty Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Crafty Lion 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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