High Lane Oatcakes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Stoke-On-Trent
High Lane Oatcakes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 597-599 High Lane, Burslem, ST6 7EP
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so High Lane Oatcakes 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% | ← High Lane Oatcakes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 High Lane Oatcakes 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 High Lane Oatcakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Willows Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 6 The Willows Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 8 The Willows Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 2 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Agnes and Arthur Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Bradeley Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
Questions about High Lane Oatcakes
What is High Lane Oatcakes's food hygiene rating?
High Lane Oatcakes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 17 March 2026.
Is High Lane Oatcakes 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Lane Oatcakes last inspected?
High Lane Oatcakes was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months 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 High Lane Oatcakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Lane Oatcakes 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 High Lane Oatcakes holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects High Lane Oatcakes 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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