What is the average food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent?

The average food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,883 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Stoke-On-Trent compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78.5% of rated premises in Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stoke-On-Trent 196 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Stoke-On-Trent have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,478 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 1,883 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent have a low hygiene rating?

53 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Stoke-On-Trent food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stoke-On-Trent (2,267 establishments on record, 1,883 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Stoke-On-Trent

In Stoke-On-Trent, 78.5% of 1,883 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 2,267 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Stoke-On-Trent has 1,478 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,883 rated premises (78.5%). 53 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.2 pp
National rank: 196 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Stoke-On-Trent

5★ Very Good

1,478 (78.5%)

4★ Good

242 (12.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

110 (5.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

24 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

27 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 216 awaiting inspection and 168 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 216 awaiting inspection and 168 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Stoke-On-Trent: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent?: The average food hygiene rating in Stoke-On-Trent is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,883 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Stoke-On-Trent compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.5% of rated premises in Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Stoke-On-Trent 196 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Stoke-On-Trent have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,478 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 1,883 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent have a low hygiene rating?: 53 food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Stoke-On-Trent food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Stoke-On-Trent (2,267 establishments on record, 1,883 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Stoke-On-Trent

Top-rated places in Stoke-On-Trent

Westfield LodgeCaring Premises · Weston Coyney Road, Weston Coyney, Stoke-On-Trent · ST3 6ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Park Hall Care HomeCaring Premises · Ubberley Road, Bucknall, Stoke-On-Trent · ST2 0QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Morrisons Daily StokeRetailers - other · Ridgehouse Drive, Etruria, Stoke-On-Trent · ST1 5NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The Locomotive InnPub/bar/nightclub · 21 Heron Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 3AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Porkys at RealtoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rialto Court, Jesse Austin Avenue, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 2QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
AHK Christchurch Street StoreRetailers - other · 15 Christchurch Street, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 3AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Love CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Love Stoke Church Meir Park Community Centre, Lysander Road, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent · ST3 7TW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The Old SalPub/bar/nightclub · 170 Heathcote Street, Longton, Stoke-On-Trent · ST3 5SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The Glost HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Phoenix Works, 500 King Street, Stoke-On-Trent · ST3 1EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Burslem ChineseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 155 Newcastle Street, Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent · ST6 3QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Nibbles & Dreams CaféRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75 Mossfield Road, Adderley Green, Stoke-On-Trent · ST3 5BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Evocore InnovationsManufacturers/packers · Unit 1 North Staffs Enterprise Centre, Innovation Way, Tunstall, Stoke-On-Trent · ST6 4BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Stoke-On-Trent

Makola MarketRetailers - other · 17 Stafford Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent · ST1 1JW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Makola MarketRetailers - other · 19 Stafford Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent · ST1 1JW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Franky’sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 61-63 Stafford Street, Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent · ST1 1LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2026
Today RestaurantTakeaway/sandwich shop · 85 Waterloo Road, Stoke-On-Trent · ST6 2EN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Stoke KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 84 Roundwell Street, Tunstall, Stoke-On-Trent · ST6 5AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2025
Lucy’s KitchenOther catering premises · ST1
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025
Sawaddee Thai TasteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9-11 Hill Street, Stoke, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 1NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2024
Stoke MartRetailers - other · 417-419 Shelton New Road, Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 6DS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,267 real Food Standards Agency records for Stoke-On-Trent, of which 1,883 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.