Co-op Abbey Hulton food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stoke-On-Trent
Co-op Abbey Hulton 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 2 October 2018, more than 7 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: 53/55 Abbots Road, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8DU
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Co-op Abbey Hulton 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 Abbey Hulton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 391 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 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 Abbey Hulton 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 Abbey Hulton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Rushton Community Garden Other catering premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Breathe New Life Church Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Abbey Hulton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Abbey Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Birches Head Get Growing Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aurora Hanley School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Abbey Hulton
What is Co-op Abbey Hulton's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Abbey Hulton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 October 2018.
Is Co-op Abbey Hulton 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 Abbey Hulton last inspected?
Co-op Abbey Hulton was last inspected on 2 October 2018, more than 7 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 Abbey Hulton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Abbey Hulton 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, and Co-op Abbey Hulton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Co-op Abbey Hulton 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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