Stoke Local Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke Local Shop 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 10 July 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: 35 Church Street, Stoke, ST4 1DQ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoke Local Shop 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 Local Shop | |
| 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 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 Stoke Local Shop 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 Local Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Barge Inn Booze Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2019 |
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2016 |
Questions about Stoke Local Shop
What is Stoke Local Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Local Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Stoke Local Shop 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 Stoke Local Shop last inspected?
Stoke Local Shop was last inspected on 10 July 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 Stoke Local Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stoke Local Shop 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 Local Shop holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Stoke Local Shop 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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