Sri Balaji Superstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Sri Balaji Superstores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sri Balaji Superstores was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stoke-On-Trent ratings →
Address: 163 Lichfield Street, Hanley, ST1 3EB
How this rating has changed
Sri Balaji Superstores has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Sri Balaji Superstores among the 1,497 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,497 | 79% | ← Sri Balaji Superstores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 350 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sri Balaji Superstores 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 Sri Balaji Superstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Baba Rupz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Baraka Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
Questions about Sri Balaji Superstores
What is Sri Balaji Superstores's food hygiene rating?
Sri Balaji Superstores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Sri Balaji Superstores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sri Balaji Superstores last inspected?
Sri Balaji Superstores was last inspected on 20 August 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 Sri Balaji Superstores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sri Balaji Superstores compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
79% of the 1,897 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Sri Balaji Superstores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Sri Balaji Superstores 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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Sri Balaji Superstores is one of 260 rated food businesses in Hanley. See every hygiene rating in Hanley →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stoke.gov.uk
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