The Millrace food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Millrace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2023, 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: 21 Maunders Road, Milton, ST2 7DU
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Millrace 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% | ← The Millrace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 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 392 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 The Millrace 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 The Millrace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baddeley Green Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Bilaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Abbey Hulton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Abbotts Drive Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Baddeley Green Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2017 |
| Birches Head Get Growing Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Millrace
What is The Millrace's food hygiene rating?
The Millrace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 17 October 2023.
Is The Millrace 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Millrace last inspected?
The Millrace was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Millrace?
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 The Millrace compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and The Millrace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Millrace 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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