Bootleggers Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Bootleggers Off Licence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: 33-35 St Michaels Road, Chell, ST6 6LE
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Bootleggers Off Licence 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% | ← Bootleggers Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bootleggers Off Licence 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 Bootleggers Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@Mill Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| 2 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 4 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 6 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| 8 The Willows Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Brickhouse Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Burnwood Academy Infants School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Bootleggers Off Licence
What is Bootleggers Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Bootleggers Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Bootleggers Off Licence 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bootleggers Off Licence last inspected?
Bootleggers Off Licence was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 Bootleggers Off Licence?
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 Bootleggers Off Licence 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 Bootleggers Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Bootleggers Off Licence 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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