VT Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
VT Food and Wine 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 13 February 2026, 5 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: 4 Chapel Street, Forsbrook, Stoke on Trent, ST11 9BY
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts VT Food and Wine 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% | ← VT Food and Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 VT Food and Wine 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 VT Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 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 |
| Heath House Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Lara Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Bambinos Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about VT Food and Wine
What is VT Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
VT Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 13 February 2026.
Is VT Food and Wine 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 VT Food and Wine last inspected?
VT Food and Wine was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 VT Food and Wine?
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 VT Food and Wine compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and VT Food and Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects VT Food and Wine 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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Understanding this rating
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VT Food and Wine is one of 106 rated food businesses in Stoke on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Stoke on Trent →
Staffordshire Moorlands inspects and rates 857 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Staffordshire Moorlands →
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