The Locomotive Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Locomotive Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The Locomotive Inn was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Heron Street, Fenton, ST4 3AR
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Locomotive Inn 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 Locomotive Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Locomotive Inn 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 Locomotive Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| AHK Christchurch Street Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Allan Jones Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Big Bite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Affordable Food Stoke Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Locomotive Inn
What is The Locomotive Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Locomotive Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Locomotive Inn 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 Locomotive Inn last inspected?
The Locomotive Inn was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Locomotive Inn?
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 Locomotive Inn 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 Locomotive Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Locomotive Inn 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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