Newcastle Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Newcastle Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 207 Liverpool Road, Cross Heath, ST5 9HW
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Newcastle Express sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Newcastle Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bentleys Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Allendale Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Allendale Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Beechwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Newcastle Express
What is Newcastle Express's food hygiene rating?
Newcastle Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Newcastle Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newcastle Express last inspected?
Newcastle Express was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newcastle Express 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 Newcastle Express holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Newcastle Express 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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