978 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 85.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Newcastle-Under-Lyme are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 978 registered food businesses for Newcastle-Under-Lyme. Of these, 907 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAMING GRILL | ST7 1PY | 0 | Jul 09, 2026 |
| THE ROOKERY FISH & CHIPS | ST7 4RL | 0 | Jun 04, 2026 |
| ANS KITCHEN | ST5 | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| BARRIES BUTTY BAR | ST5 7HT | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORE | ST5 7EL | 1 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| CHIPBOX | ST5 7DY | 1 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| DRAGON PALACE RESTAURANT/TOP OF THE TOWN/UNCLE PAN | ST5 1HL | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| FAMILY BAKERY CAFE | ST5 1SW | 1 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| FRYDAYS | ST7 1DF | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| GO GRILL | ST5 1JX | 1 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| JOLLY POTTERS | ST5 7AB | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| KNUTTON EX-SERVICEMANS CLUB | ST5 1JY | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| LIMS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | ST5 1DJ | 1 | Mar 02, 2026 |
| LODGE INDIA | TF9 4PB | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| NEWCASTLE STRIKERS FC | ST5 2PQ | 1 | Jan 18, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 778 food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Newcastle-Under-Lyme depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.