OAT Meridian food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
OAT Meridian holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 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.
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: Sandon Road, Meir, ST3 7DF
How this rating has changed
OAT Meridian was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 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 OAT Meridian 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% | ← OAT Meridian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OAT Meridian 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 OAT Meridian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Epic Housing Other catering premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ducklings Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Broadway Oatcakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bun That Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| College Cuisine Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
Questions about OAT Meridian
What is OAT Meridian's food hygiene rating?
OAT Meridian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 8 July 2026.
Is OAT Meridian 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OAT Meridian last inspected?
OAT Meridian was last inspected on 8 July 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 OAT Meridian?
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 OAT Meridian 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 OAT Meridian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects OAT Meridian 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
OAT Meridian is one of 51 rated food businesses in Meir. See every hygiene rating in Meir →
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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