Stoke Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: 387 London Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5AN
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoke Express sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← Stoke Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stoke Express 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 Stoke Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Barge Inn Booze Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Stoke Express
What is Stoke Express's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Stoke Express 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stoke Express last inspected?
Stoke Express was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Stoke Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stoke Express 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, while Stoke Express holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Stoke Express 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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