Poppadom Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Poppadom 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 14 January 2026, 6 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: 3 Clare Street, Basford, ST4 6EE
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Poppadom 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% | ← Poppadom 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 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 Poppadom 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 Poppadom Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Alison House Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Poppadom Express
What is Poppadom Express's food hygiene rating?
Poppadom Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Poppadom 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 Poppadom Express last inspected?
Poppadom Express was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Poppadom Express?
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 Poppadom 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 Poppadom Express holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Poppadom 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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