Cafe Central food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Cafe Central holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 42 The Covert, Keele, ST5 5AZ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Cafe Central among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Cafe Central | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cafe Central 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 Cafe Central, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Apedale Heritage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Burger King (Bridge) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Chopstix Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Central
What is Cafe Central's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Central has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Cafe Central 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Central last inspected?
Cafe Central was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Central?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Central compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Central is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Cafe Central 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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