Starbucks - North food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Starbucks - North 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Keele Motorway Services Area, Three Mile Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 5DA
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Starbucks - North 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% | ← Starbucks - North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Starbucks - North 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 Starbucks - North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwins Gate Filling Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Plant and Wilton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Welcome Break Forecourt (M6 Northbound) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Welcome Break Forecourt (M6 Southbound) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Nirvaresources Mobile caterer | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Baldwins Gate Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club and After School Club School/college/university | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Station Stores Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Starbucks - North
What is Starbucks - North's food hygiene rating?
Starbucks - North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Starbucks - North 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 Starbucks - North last inspected?
Starbucks - North was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Starbucks - North?
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 Starbucks - North 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 Starbucks - North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Starbucks - North 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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