What is the average food hygiene rating in ST5?

The average food hygiene rating in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.78 out of 5, across 615 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in ST5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

535 food businesses in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 615 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in ST5 have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 ST5 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme (667 establishments on record, 615 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 ST5

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.78/5, with 87% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 667 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

ST5 (Newcastle-Under-Lyme) has 535 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 615 rated premises (87%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in ST5

5★ Very Good

535 (87%)

4★ Good

51 (8.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (2.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 18 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in ST5: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in ST5?: The average food hygiene rating in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.78 out of 5, across 615 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in ST5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 535 food businesses in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 615 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in ST5 have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 ST5 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the ST5 postcode area of Newcastle-Under-Lyme (667 establishments on record, 615 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.

Top-rated places in ST5

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
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
THE REDWOODOther catering premises · Brewsters And Travel Inn, Talke Road, Bradwell, Newcastle Under Lyme Stafford · ST5 7AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in ST5

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
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
GO GRILLTakeaway/sandwich shop · 19-21 George Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 1JX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
NEWCASTLE STRIKERS FCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Playing Fields And Pavillion, St Pauls Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire · ST5 2PQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 January 2026
FAMILY BAKERY CAFERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 8A Roebuck Shopping Centre, High Street, Newcastle under Lyme · ST5 1SW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
CHESTERTON CONVENIENCE STORERetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 45 London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme · ST5 7EL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 667 real Food Standards Agency records for the ST5 postcode area, of which 615 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.