Porthill Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stoke-On-Trent
Porthill Service Station 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 2 August 2018, more than 7 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: Porthill Road, Longport, ST6 4NL
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Porthill Service Station 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% | ← Porthill Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Porthill Service Station 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 Porthill Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Atlantis Evolution Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2018 |
| Adlington House - Caterplus Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Porthill Service Station
What is Porthill Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Porthill Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 2 August 2018.
Is Porthill Service Station 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 Porthill Service Station last inspected?
Porthill Service Station was last inspected on 2 August 2018, more than 7 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 Porthill Service Station?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Porthill Service Station 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 Porthill Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Porthill Service Station 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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