The Poplars Retirement Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Poplars Retirement Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: The Poplars Retirement Home, High Street, Alsagers Bank, ST7 8BA
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Poplars Retirement Home 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 Poplars Retirement Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Poplars Retirement Home 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 Poplars Retirement Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| HALMER END INSTITUTE - Minnies Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Benedicts Sandwich and Pasty Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Best of British Beer Company Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Poplars Retirement Home
What is The Poplars Retirement Home's food hygiene rating?
The Poplars Retirement Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Poplars Retirement Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poplars Retirement Home last inspected?
The Poplars Retirement Home was last inspected on 17 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 Poplars Retirement Home?
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 The Poplars Retirement Home 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 Poplars Retirement Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Poplars Retirement Home 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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