Manor Court Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Manor Court Ale House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 May 2024, 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: 4 Manor Court Street, Penkhull, ST4 5DW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Manor Court Ale House sits behind roughly 1,729 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← Manor Court Ale House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Manor Court Ale House 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 Manor Court Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Manor Court Ale House
What is Manor Court Ale House's food hygiene rating?
Manor Court Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 3 May 2024.
Is Manor Court Ale House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Manor Court Ale House last inspected?
Manor Court Ale House was last inspected on 3 May 2024, 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 Manor Court Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manor Court Ale House 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, while Manor Court Ale House holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Manor Court Ale House 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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