Meir Matters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Meir Matters 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 14 February 2025, 17 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: Former Meir Library, Sandon Road, Meir, ST3 7DJ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Meir Matters 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% | ← Meir Matters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meir Matters 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 Meir Matters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Broadway Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ducklings Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Broadway Oatcakes Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Epic Housing Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Meir Matters
What is Meir Matters's food hygiene rating?
Meir Matters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Meir Matters 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 Meir Matters last inspected?
Meir Matters was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 17 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 Meir Matters?
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 Meir Matters 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 Meir Matters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Meir Matters 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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