Intake Farm Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Intake Farm Butchery 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 4 July 2024, 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: Church Lane, Ipstones, Stoke on Trent, ST10 2JT
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Intake Farm Butchery 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% | ← Intake Farm Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Intake Farm Butchery 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 Intake Farm Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipstones Tiny Tots Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marquis of Granby Ipstones Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2016 |
| Mollat's Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Edwards & Ward @ St Leonards C E (VA) First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Intake Farm Butchery
What is Intake Farm Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Intake Farm Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Intake Farm Butchery 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 Intake Farm Butchery last inspected?
Intake Farm Butchery was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 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 Intake Farm Butchery?
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 Intake Farm Butchery compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Intake Farm Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Intake Farm Butchery 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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Intake Farm Butchery is one of 106 rated food businesses in Stoke on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Stoke on Trent →
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