The Princess Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Princess Royal 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 March 2023, more than 3 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 Carlisle Street, Longton, ST3 4HA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal | |
| 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 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 The Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| ABC Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Princess Royal
What is The Princess Royal's food hygiene rating?
The Princess Royal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 28 March 2023.
Is The Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal last inspected?
The Princess Royal was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 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 Princess Royal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Princess Royal 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 Princess Royal holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Princess Royal 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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