THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) 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
The rating dates from 7 January 2016, more than 10 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: 2 Froghall Road, Ipstones, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire, ST10 2LA
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) 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 THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mollat's Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ipstones Tiny Tots Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Marquis of Granby Ipstones Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Edwards & Ward @ St Leonards C E (VA) First School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Old Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Intake Farm Butchery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop)
What is THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 7 January 2016.
Is THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) 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 THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) last inspected?
THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) was last inspected on 7 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop)?
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 THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) 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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THE TRADING POST (Onestop Shop) is one of 66 rated food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire. See every hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire →
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