The Cottage Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
The Cottage Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2025, 14 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: 217-219 Newcastle Street, Burslem, ST6 3QW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Cottage Sandwich Bar 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 Cottage Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cottage Sandwich Bar 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 Cottage Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Atlantis Evolution Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about The Cottage Sandwich Bar
What is The Cottage Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 15 April 2025.
Is The Cottage Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottage Sandwich Bar last inspected?
The Cottage Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Cottage Sandwich Bar?
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 Cottage Sandwich Bar 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 Cottage Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Cottage Sandwich Bar 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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