Penkhull Food and Wine Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Penkhull Food and Wine Stores 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
The rating dates from 22 April 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: 11 Frederick Avenue, Penkhull, ST4 7HA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Penkhull Food and Wine Stores sits behind roughly 1,729 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ← Penkhull Food and Wine Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 392 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Penkhull Food and Wine Stores 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 Penkhull Food and Wine Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
Questions about Penkhull Food and Wine Stores
What is Penkhull Food and Wine Stores's food hygiene rating?
Penkhull Food and Wine Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 22 April 2024.
Is Penkhull Food and Wine Stores 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 Penkhull Food and Wine Stores last inspected?
Penkhull Food and Wine Stores was last inspected on 22 April 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 Penkhull Food and Wine Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penkhull Food and Wine Stores compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,894 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Penkhull Food and Wine Stores holds a 3. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Penkhull Food and Wine Stores 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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