Choices Housing Association food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stoke-On-Trent
Choices Housing Association holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2017, more than 9 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: 60 Holdcroft Road, Bucknall, ST2 8LJ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Choices Housing Association sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← Choices Housing Association | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Choices Housing Association 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 Choices Housing Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Aurora Hanley School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Betty Rushton Community Garden Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Bucknall Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Breathe New Life Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Beck's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bucknall Oatcakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Choices Housing Association
What is Choices Housing Association's food hygiene rating?
Choices Housing Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 30 March 2017.
Is Choices Housing Association safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Choices Housing Association last inspected?
Choices Housing Association was last inspected on 30 March 2017, more than 9 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 Choices Housing Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Choices Housing Association 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, while Choices Housing Association holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Choices Housing Association 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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Choices Housing Association is one of 41 rated food businesses in Bucknall. See every hygiene rating in Bucknall →
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