Upwards Residential food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
Upwards Residential holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: 68 Bradford Terrace, Birches Head, ST1 6LY
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Upwards Residential 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% | ← Upwards Residential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 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 392 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 Very 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 Upwards Residential 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 Upwards Residential, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Convenience Store Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Birches Head Get Growing Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Abbotts Drive Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bilaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Abbey Hulton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Beverley's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Bon Pan Asian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Upwards Residential
What is Upwards Residential's food hygiene rating?
Upwards Residential has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Upwards Residential 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upwards Residential last inspected?
Upwards Residential was last inspected on 5 June 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 Upwards Residential?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upwards Residential 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, and Upwards Residential is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Upwards Residential 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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Understanding this rating
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Upwards Residential is one of 15 rated food businesses in Birches Head. See every hygiene rating in Birches Head →
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