2,253 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Stoke-On-Trent are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Stoke-On-Trent currently has 2,253 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,879 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 28 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ African and Caribbean shop | ST3 2NS | 1 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| B & M Bargains | ST6 2EH | 1 | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Costcutter | ST3 3DY | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Eastwood Hanley Football Club | ST1 3NH | 1 | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Fatts House | ST2 9AZ | 1 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Foley News | ST4 3DY | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Henibua Bakery | ST2 | 1 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Home Made Caters | ST4 | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Kaneshie Market | ST6 5TA | 1 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Kaneshie Market | ST1 1DH | 1 | Dec 03, 2024 |
| King Restaurant | ST6 2EN | 1 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Lucy’s Kitchen | ST1 | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Lycka Events and Caters | ST4 4JG | 1 | Apr 04, 2025 |
| Makola Market | ST1 1JW | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Mariams Kitchen and Supermarket | ST4 1AT | 1 | Mar 04, 2025 |
There are currently 1,475 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Stoke-On-Trent depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.