A R Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
A R Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 30 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 78 Trentham Road, Longton, ST3 4DY
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so A R Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,730 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← A R Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 A R 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 A R Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| ABC Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about A R Convenience Store
What is A R Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
A R Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 30 May 2024.
Is A R Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was A R Convenience Store last inspected?
A R Convenience Store was last inspected on 30 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 A R Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A R 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, while A R Convenience Store holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects A R 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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