Market Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Market Tavern 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 22 July 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 Percy Street, Hanley, ST1 1NA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Market Tavern 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% | ← Market Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Market Tavern
What is Market Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Market Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 22 July 2019.
Is Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern last inspected?
Market Tavern was last inspected on 22 July 2019, more than 6 years 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 Market Tavern?
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 Market Tavern 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 Market Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Market Tavern 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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