Monsoon food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Monsoon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 19-21 George Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1JX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Monsoon 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% | ← Monsoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monsoon 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 Monsoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Monsoon
What is Monsoon's food hygiene rating?
Monsoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Monsoon 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monsoon last inspected?
Monsoon was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Monsoon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monsoon 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 Monsoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Monsoon 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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