Sanctuary food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stoke-On-Trent
Sanctuary 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: Sanctuary was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 493-495 Hartshill Road, Hartshill, ST4 6AA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Sanctuary 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% | ← Sanctuary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Alison House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Sanctuary
What is Sanctuary's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary last inspected?
Sanctuary was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Sanctuary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Sanctuary 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
Sanctuary is one of 38 rated food businesses in Hartshill. See every hygiene rating in Hartshill →
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