Old Hall Stables food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Old Hall Stables 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 10 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: Old Hall Stables, Poolside, Madeley, CW3 9DX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Old Hall Stables 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% | ← Old Hall Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Hall Stables 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 Old Hall Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Spice Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Homers Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Offley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Poolside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2026 |
| Madeley High School - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Madeley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Old Hall Stables
What is Old Hall Stables's food hygiene rating?
Old Hall Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Old Hall Stables 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 Old Hall Stables last inspected?
Old Hall Stables was last inspected on 10 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 Old Hall Stables?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Hall Stables 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 Old Hall Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Old Hall Stables 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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