2,287 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.6% 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.
The source snapshot contains 2,287 registered food businesses for Stoke-On-Trent. Of these, 1,898 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makola Market | ST1 1JW | 0 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Makola Market | ST1 1JW | 0 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| AJ African and Caribbean shop | ST3 2NS | 1 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| B & M Bargains | ST6 2EH | 1 | Sep 03, 2024 |
| Chaaye Paani | ST3 1QN | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Costcutter | ST3 3DY | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Extys Catering Service & Events Decor | ST1 4EU | 1 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Fatts House | ST2 9AZ | 1 | Feb 08, 2026 |
| Foley News | ST4 3DY | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Franky’s | ST1 1LW | 1 | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Henibua Bakery | ST2 | 1 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Home Made Caters | ST4 | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Homemade African Store | ST6 4EZ | 1 | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Kaneshie Market | ST1 1DH | 1 | Dec 03, 2024 |
| Longport Convenience Store | ST6 4NJ | 1 | Mar 03, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,492 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.6% 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.