The Orange Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
The Orange Tree 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 371 Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, ST4 6PG
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Orange Tree
What is The Orange Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree last inspected?
The Orange Tree was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Orange Tree?
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 Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Orange Tree 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Orange Tree is one of 38 rated food businesses in Trent Vale. See every hygiene rating in Trent Vale →
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