What is the average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?

The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.78 out of 5, across 891 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Newcastle-Under-Lyme compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87.7% of rated premises in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newcastle-Under-Lyme 67 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Newcastle-Under-Lyme have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

781 food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 891 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Newcastle-Under-Lyme food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newcastle-Under-Lyme (971 establishments on record, 891 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87.7% of 891 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 971 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Newcastle-Under-Lyme has 781 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 891 rated premises (87.7%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 87.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.0 pp
National rank: 67 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

5★ Very Good

781 (87.7%)

4★ Good

69 (7.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

21 (2.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

16 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

Plus 30 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 30 awaiting inspection and 50 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Newcastle-Under-Lyme: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?: The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.78 out of 5, across 891 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Newcastle-Under-Lyme compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.7% of rated premises in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newcastle-Under-Lyme 67 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Newcastle-Under-Lyme have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 781 food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 891 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Newcastle-Under-Lyme food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newcastle-Under-Lyme (971 establishments on record, 891 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

ST5667 places · 87% 5★

Top-rated places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

PEPE'S PIRI PIRIOther catering premises · Lymelight Boulevard, 98-104 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
CAROUSEL FUN LOVE FOODMobile caterer · ST7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
ST QUENTINCaring Premises · The Hawthorns, Sandy Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 0LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
YOGGI DELICATESSENRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 7 Queens Parade, Ryecroft, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
JUST SHOPRetailers - other · 20-22 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
SIMBA'S SHOPRetailers - other · 17 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
CO-OPERATIVE FOODRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 10-12 Windermere Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 3HH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
TREACLE COFFEE SHOPRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 13 Morris Square, Wolstanton, Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 0EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
BUN THATTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Oxford Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 0PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
HEMPSTALLS HALL CARE HOMECaring Premises · Hempstalls Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 0SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
KARENS KITCHENTakeaway/sandwich shop · 125a Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 8HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
THE COFFEE HOUSERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 34, Castle Walk, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

TANGS DYNASTYTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Greyhound Court, Newcastle Road, Madeley, Newcastle Under Lyme · CW3 9EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
TALKE CONVENIENCE STORERetailers - other · 84 High Street, Talke, Kidsgrove · ST7 1PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
EVENING SPICEOther catering premises · Evening Spice Restaurant, Poolside, Madeley, Newcastle Under Lyme · CW3 9DX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
DRAGON PALACE RESTAURANT/TOP OF THE TOWN/UNCLE PANDAOther catering premises · 10 Brunswick Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1HL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
TIME 2 EATRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 South Terrace, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 8BY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2025
SPICE MERCHANT EXPRESSTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140 Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Kidsgrove · ST7 1LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
TOP CHEFTakeaway/sandwich shop · 51 Watlands View, Porthill, Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 8AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
UNIVERSAL FOODSRetailers - other · 14-16 George Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1DJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 971 real Food Standards Agency records for Newcastle-Under-Lyme, of which 891 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.