The Travellers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Travellers Rest 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: 248 Werrington Road, Bucknall, ST2 9AW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucknall Oatcakes Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bucknall Store Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aurora Hanley School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bucknall Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Asda Express PFS Trent Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Bucknall Express Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Travellers Rest
What is The Travellers Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Travellers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 17 February 2025.
Is The Travellers Rest 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 The Travellers Rest last inspected?
The Travellers Rest was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 Travellers Rest?
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 The Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Travellers Rest 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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