Clayton Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Clayton Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3-5 Orwell Place, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 4AN
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Clayton Convenience Store 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% | ← Clayton Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Clayton Convenience Store 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 Clayton Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Carole's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Clayton Convenience Store
What is Clayton Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Clayton Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Clayton Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clayton Convenience Store last inspected?
Clayton Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Clayton Convenience Store?
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 Clayton Convenience Store 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 Clayton Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Clayton Convenience Store 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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