Co-op Finstock food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stoke-On-Trent
Co-op Finstock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 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: Finstock Avenue, Blurton, ST3 3JS
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Co-op Finstock among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Co-op Finstock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Co-op Finstock 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 Co-op Finstock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Big Bite Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blurton Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Cleanse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Blurton Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Asda Express Subway Euro Blurton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Co-op Finstock
What is Co-op Finstock's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Finstock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 9 February 2016.
Is Co-op Finstock 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op Finstock last inspected?
Co-op Finstock was last inspected on 9 February 2016, more than 10 years 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 Co-op Finstock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-op Finstock compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Finstock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Co-op Finstock 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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