The Star at Cotton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
The Star at Cotton 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 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Star Bank, Oakamoor, Stoke on Trent, ST10 3DW
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts The Star at Cotton 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% | ← The Star at Cotton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Star at Cotton 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 Star at Cotton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAR Camping & Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Faber Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2018 |
| The Moorlands Federation - Valley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bee Hive Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2018 |
Questions about The Star at Cotton
What is The Star at Cotton's food hygiene rating?
The Star at Cotton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Star at Cotton 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 The Star at Cotton last inspected?
The Star at Cotton was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months 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 The Star at Cotton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Star at Cotton compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and The Star at Cotton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects The Star at Cotton 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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The Star at Cotton is one of 106 rated food businesses in Stoke on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Stoke on Trent →
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