Hales and District Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Hales and District Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hales Hall, Pinfold Lane, Hales, TF9 2PP
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Hales and District Club sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Hales and District Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hales and District Club 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 Hales and District Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Ferments Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Park Hill Farm Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Tunstall Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Loggerheads Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Mandalay Loggerheads Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Zoom Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Lodge India Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Hales and District Club
What is Hales and District Club's food hygiene rating?
Hales and District Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Hales and District Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hales and District Club last inspected?
Hales and District Club was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Hales and District Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hales and District Club 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, while Hales and District Club holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Hales and District Club 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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