B & M Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
B & M Bargains holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 47 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2EH
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
A 1 is rare: only 27 of 1,895 rated places in Stoke-On-Trent score this low, about one in 70. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ← B & M Bargains | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 B & M Bargains the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to B & M Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Evolution Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
| Baskeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Moorland Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Beverley's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about B & M Bargains
What is B & M Bargains's food hygiene rating?
B & M Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 3 September 2024.
Is B & M Bargains safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was B & M Bargains last inspected?
B & M Bargains was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. 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 B & M Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Bargains compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Bargains holds a 1. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects B & M Bargains 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stoke-On-Trent, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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