Stop and Shop Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warrington
Stop and Shop Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 October 2022, more than 3 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: 41-43 Sankey Street, WA1 1SL
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop and Shop Store sits behind roughly 1,178 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ← Stop and Shop Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stop and Shop 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 Stop and Shop Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bus Eats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe Alma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Bold Street House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| American Sweets Empire Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Stop and Shop Store
What is Stop and Shop Store's food hygiene rating?
Stop and Shop Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Warrington Council on 24 October 2022.
Is Stop and Shop Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stop and Shop Store last inspected?
Stop and Shop Store was last inspected on 24 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stop and Shop Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop and Shop Store compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while Stop and Shop Store holds a 4. 177 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects Stop and Shop 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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