The Hilltop Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stoke-On-Trent
The Hilltop Cafe 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 8 September 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: Meir Community Education Centre, Pickford Place, Meir, ST3 7DY
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Hilltop Cafe 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 Hilltop Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hilltop Cafe 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 Hilltop Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducklings Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Broadway Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Broadway Oatcakes Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about The Hilltop Cafe
What is The Hilltop Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hilltop Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 8 September 2023.
Is The Hilltop Cafe 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 The Hilltop Cafe last inspected?
The Hilltop Cafe was last inspected on 8 September 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 Hilltop Cafe?
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 The Hilltop Cafe 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 The Hilltop Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Hilltop Cafe 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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