Saving Zone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Saving Zone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 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: 36-42 High Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1AF
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Saving Zone 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% | ← Saving Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Saving Zone 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 Saving Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's Community Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Pizza LA Pietra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Timmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Moshi Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Bread Basket Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Babylon Cheadle Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| The Mughal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Saving Zone
What is Saving Zone's food hygiene rating?
Saving Zone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 28 April 2022.
Is Saving Zone 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saving Zone last inspected?
Saving Zone was last inspected on 28 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Saving Zone?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saving Zone compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Saving Zone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Saving Zone 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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Saving Zone is one of 42 rated food businesses in Cheadle. See every hygiene rating in Cheadle →
Staffordshire Moorlands inspects and rates 857 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands →
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