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United Reform Church food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Stoke-On-Trent

United Reform Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 31 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: Trentham Road, Longton, ST3 4AY

How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent

That puts United Reform Church 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.

Every rated food business in Stoke-On-Trent
5 out of 5 1,486 78% ← United Reform Church
4 out of 5 244 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 391 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 United Reform Church 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 United Reform Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 270 yards away 5 - Very good 25 February 2026
China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 366 yards away 5 - Very good 23 October 2025
Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 4 December 2023
Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2022
ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 January 2025
ABC Club Caring Premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 15 March 2018
Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 25 February 2026
Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 10 December 2025

Questions about United Reform Church

What is United Reform Church's food hygiene rating?

United Reform Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 31 March 2023.

Is United Reform Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was United Reform Church last inspected?

United Reform Church was last inspected on 31 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 United Reform Church?

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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does United Reform Church 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, and United Reform Church is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects United Reform Church 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

United Reform Church is one of 147 rated food businesses in Longton. See every hygiene rating in Longton

Stoke-On-Trent inspects and rates 2,286 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent

The official record is held by the council: http://www.stoke.gov.uk

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