The Chimes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
The Chimes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2024, 21 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: 6 St Christopher Avenue, Penkhull, ST4 5NA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts The Chimes 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 Chimes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 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 392 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Chimes 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 Chimes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about The Chimes
What is The Chimes's food hygiene rating?
The Chimes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 13 October 2024.
Is The Chimes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chimes last inspected?
The Chimes was last inspected on 13 October 2024, 21 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 Chimes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chimes compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and The Chimes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects The Chimes 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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