The Organic Poultry Paddock food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Organic Poultry Paddock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: New House Farm, Acton Lane, Acton, ST5 4EE
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Organic Poultry Paddock 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% | ← The Organic Poultry Paddock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Organic Poultry Paddock 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 The Organic Poultry Paddock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Mainwaring Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Madonna Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Station Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Baldwins Gate Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club and After School Club School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| North Stafford Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about The Organic Poultry Paddock
What is The Organic Poultry Paddock's food hygiene rating?
The Organic Poultry Paddock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Organic Poultry Paddock 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Organic Poultry Paddock last inspected?
The Organic Poultry Paddock was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 The Organic Poultry Paddock?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Organic Poultry Paddock 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 The Organic Poultry Paddock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Organic Poultry Paddock 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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