The Mainwaring Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Mainwaring Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Mainwaring Arms was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Mainwaring Arms, Newcastle Road, Whitmore, ST5 5HR
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mainwaring Arms 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% | ← The Mainwaring Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mainwaring Arms 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 Mainwaring Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Organic Poultry Paddock Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Station Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Baldwins Gate Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club and After School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Mainwaring Arms
What is The Mainwaring Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Mainwaring Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Mainwaring Arms 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 The Mainwaring Arms last inspected?
The Mainwaring Arms was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Mainwaring Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mainwaring Arms 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 The Mainwaring Arms holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Mainwaring Arms 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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