Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 14 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: Newcastle Under Lyme School, Mount Pleasant, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1DB
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd 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% | ← Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd 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 Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd
What is Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd last inspected?
Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 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 Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd 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 Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Newcastle Under Lyme School - Thomas Franks Ltd 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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