Laurel House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
Laurel House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Laurel House was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stoke-On-Trent ratings →
Address: 21 Ulverston Road, Blurton, ST3 3ND
How this rating has changed
Laurel House was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Laurel House among the 1,497 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,497 | 79% | ← Laurel House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 350 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 Very 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 Laurel House 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 Laurel House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Co-op Finstock Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Captain Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Compass Contract Catering at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cleanse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Blurton Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Laurel House
What is Laurel House's food hygiene rating?
Laurel House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Laurel House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laurel House last inspected?
Laurel House was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Laurel House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laurel House compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
79% of the 1,897 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Laurel House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Laurel House 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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Laurel House is one of 51 rated food businesses in Blurton. See every hygiene rating in Blurton →
Stoke-On-Trent inspects and rates 2,247 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stoke.gov.uk
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