Birches Head Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Birches Head Convenience Store 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 13 May 2024, more than 2 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: 131-133 Birches Head Road, Birches Head, ST1 6ND
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Birches Head Convenience Store 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% | ← Birches Head Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birches Head Convenience Store 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 Birches Head Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Get Growing Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Abbotts Drive Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| 90 Hope Street Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beverley's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Bon Pan Asian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bamyan Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bilaal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
Questions about Birches Head Convenience Store
What is Birches Head Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Birches Head Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Birches Head Convenience Store 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 Birches Head Convenience Store last inspected?
Birches Head Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 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 Birches Head Convenience Store?
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 Birches Head Convenience Store 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 Birches Head Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Birches Head Convenience Store 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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