Fenton Service Station (King Street) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Fenton Service Station (King Street) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: 400 King Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3DB
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Fenton Service Station (King Street) among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Fenton Service Station (King Street) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Fenton Service Station (King Street) 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 Fenton Service Station (King Street), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 1863 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barnett's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Baguettes and Pies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Anchor Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Fenton Service Station (King Street)
What is Fenton Service Station (King Street)'s food hygiene rating?
Fenton Service Station (King Street) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Fenton Service Station (King Street) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fenton Service Station (King Street) last inspected?
Fenton Service Station (King Street) was last inspected on 3 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 Fenton Service Station (King Street)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fenton Service Station (King Street) 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, and Fenton Service Station (King Street) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Fenton Service Station (King Street) 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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