Care by Claire food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Care by Claire holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 11 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: 21 London Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1LQ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Care by Claire 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% | ← Care by Claire | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Care by Claire 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 Care by Claire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
Questions about Care by Claire
What is Care by Claire's food hygiene rating?
Care by Claire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Care by Claire 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Care by Claire last inspected?
Care by Claire was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 Care by Claire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Care by Claire 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 Care by Claire holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Care by Claire 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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