Indian Ocean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Staffordshire Moorlands
Indian Ocean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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: 19 Cheadle Road, Forsbrook, Stoke on Trent, ST11 9BX
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Indian Ocean among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Indian Ocean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Bridge High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Edwards and Ward @ Forsbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Forsbrook Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Blythe Bridge Methodist Church Meals Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Lara Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Heath House Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bambinos Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Blythe Bridge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Indian Ocean
What is Indian Ocean's food hygiene rating?
Indian Ocean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Indian Ocean 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Ocean last inspected?
Indian Ocean was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Ocean?
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 Indian Ocean compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Indian Ocean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Indian Ocean 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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Indian Ocean is one of 106 rated food businesses in Stoke on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Stoke on Trent →
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