Samuel Hobson House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Samuel Hobson House 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
This is a fresh result: Samuel Hobson House was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 Knutton Road, Newcastle Road, ST5 0HU
How this rating has changed
Samuel Hobson House was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Samuel Hobson House 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% | ← Samuel Hobson House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Samuel Hobson House 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 Samuel Hobson House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Adlington House - Caterplus Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Allendale Care Ltd Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Allendale Day Care Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Samuel Hobson House
What is Samuel Hobson House's food hygiene rating?
Samuel Hobson House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Samuel Hobson House 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 Samuel Hobson House last inspected?
Samuel Hobson House was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Samuel Hobson House?
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 Samuel Hobson House 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 Samuel Hobson House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Samuel Hobson House 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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