Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Blacksmiths Arms 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 21 November 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: 39 Shawe Park Road, Kingsley Holt, Stoke on Trent, ST10 2DJ
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Blacksmiths Arms among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Blacksmiths Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION - ST. WERBURGH CoE SCHOOL School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Thornbury Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Kingsley Village Hub Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2023 |
| Kingsley and Froghall Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Railway Inn at Froghall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Blacksmiths Arms 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blacksmiths Arms?
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 Blacksmiths Arms compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmiths Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Blacksmiths Arms 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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