LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: 44 Carter Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 8EU
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties among the 741 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 741 | 73% | ← LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties 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 LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janda News Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Redferns Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Indiana Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Anytime Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Saddlers Yard Cafe Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Mint Cocktail Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Colonel's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Fueled Speciality Coffee Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties
What is LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties's food hygiene rating?
LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 20 February 2025.
Is LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties last inspected?
LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties 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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LOWES also trading at Kneadies and Melties is one of 195 rated food businesses in Uttoxeter. See every hygiene rating in Uttoxeter →
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