Hamzas/Dashing Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Hamzas/Dashing Desserts holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 28 May 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 28 Sandon Road, Meir, ST3 7DL
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamzas/Dashing Desserts sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← Hamzas/Dashing Desserts | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hamzas/Dashing Desserts 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 Hamzas/Dashing Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ducklings Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Broadway Oatcakes Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Alexandra Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Hamzas/Dashing Desserts
What is Hamzas/Dashing Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Hamzas/Dashing Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Hamzas/Dashing Desserts safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hamzas/Dashing Desserts last inspected?
Hamzas/Dashing Desserts was last inspected on 28 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 Hamzas/Dashing Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hamzas/Dashing Desserts 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, while Hamzas/Dashing Desserts holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Hamzas/Dashing Desserts 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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