The Cuckoo food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Cuckoo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 2 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: Barlaston Road, Blurton, ST3 3LD
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Cuckoo 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% | ← The Cuckoo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 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 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 The Cuckoo 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 The Cuckoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Finstock Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Captain Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blurton Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cleanse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Blurton Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
Questions about The Cuckoo
What is The Cuckoo's food hygiene rating?
The Cuckoo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Cuckoo 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cuckoo last inspected?
The Cuckoo was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 The Cuckoo?
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 The Cuckoo 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, and The Cuckoo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Cuckoo 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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