John Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
John Booze 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 23 May 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: 96 Ubberley Road, Bucknall, ST2 0EG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts John Booze 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← John Booze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 John Booze 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 John Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Bucknall Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Berry Hill Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Berryhill Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bucknall Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Beck's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucknall Oatcakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about John Booze
What is John Booze's food hygiene rating?
John Booze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 23 May 2023.
Is John Booze 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 John Booze last inspected?
John Booze was last inspected on 23 May 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 John Booze?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Booze 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 John Booze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects John Booze 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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