Hazelhurst Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Hazelhurst 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Biddulph Road, Chell, ST6 6SH
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Hazelhurst Arms 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% | ← Hazelhurst Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clement Court Care Home Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Chell Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
| Bootleggers Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Claybourne Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Chell Parish Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Chell Heath Residents Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Caterlink@Mill Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Chatterley Whitfield Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Hazelhurst Arms
What is Hazelhurst Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hazelhurst Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Hazelhurst 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 Hazelhurst Arms last inspected?
Hazelhurst Arms was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Hazelhurst Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hazelhurst Arms 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 Hazelhurst Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Hazelhurst 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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