Northwood Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Northwood Stores 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 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Myatt Street, Hanley, ST1 2LW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Northwood Stores 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% | ← Northwood Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Northwood Stores 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 Northwood Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ariana Halal Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Betsys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| A J & J Turner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Best 4 U Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Aladdins Cave Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Northwood Stores
What is Northwood Stores's food hygiene rating?
Northwood Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Northwood Stores 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 Northwood Stores last inspected?
Northwood Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Northwood Stores?
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 Northwood Stores 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 Northwood Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Northwood Stores 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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