VMR Traders food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
VMR Traders 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 7 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: 2 Portland Road, Longton, ST3 1EW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so VMR Traders 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% | ← VMR Traders | |
| 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 VMR Traders 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 VMR Traders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Anchor Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about VMR Traders
What is VMR Traders's food hygiene rating?
VMR Traders has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 7 May 2024.
Is VMR Traders 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 VMR Traders last inspected?
VMR Traders was last inspected on 7 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 VMR Traders?
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 VMR Traders 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 VMR Traders holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects VMR Traders 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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