Powys Arms food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
Powys Arms 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 524 Cheadle Road, Wetley Rocks, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0BA
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Powys Arms sits behind roughly 684 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ← Powys Arms | |
| 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 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 Powys Arms 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 Powys Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG On The Move Ltd @ Wetley Rocks PFS Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ ST JOHNS C.E. (C) PRIMARY SCHOOL School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Lodge Farm Riding School Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2018 |
| WETLEY ROCKS VILLAGE HALL ( Pre School) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Wetley Manor Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Cicely Haughton School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Powys Arms
What is Powys Arms's food hygiene rating?
Powys Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Powys Arms 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 Powys Arms last inspected?
Powys Arms was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Powys Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Powys Arms compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Powys Arms holds a 4. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Powys Arms 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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