The Gastro Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Stoke-On-Trent
The Gastro Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2025, 13 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: Etruscan Street, Etruria, ST1 5PQ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Gastro Shack 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 Gastro Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Gastro Shack 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 Gastro Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Solutions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Best Choice Cash & Carry Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| 2/4 Richmond Terrace Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2017 |
| Baraka Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Alison House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about The Gastro Shack
What is The Gastro Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Gastro Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 19 May 2025.
Is The Gastro Shack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gastro Shack last inspected?
The Gastro Shack was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 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 The Gastro Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Gastro Shack 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 Gastro Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Gastro Shack 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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