The Old Bulldog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Old Bulldog holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 November 2023, more than 2 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: 34 Anchor Terrace, Longton, ST3 1JR
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Bulldog 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% | ← The Old Bulldog | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old Bulldog 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 The Old Bulldog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Anchor Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bulldog
What is The Old Bulldog's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bulldog has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 28 November 2023.
Is The Old Bulldog 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Bulldog last inspected?
The Old Bulldog was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Old Bulldog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bulldog 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 The Old Bulldog holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Old Bulldog 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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