The Cotton Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Cotton Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cotton Mill was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Cotton Mill, Liverpool Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 2AF
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Cotton Mill 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% | ← The Cotton Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Cotton Mill 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 Cotton Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bali Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cotton Mill
What is The Cotton Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Cotton Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Cotton Mill 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cotton Mill last inspected?
The Cotton Mill was last inspected on 10 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 Cotton Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Cotton Mill 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 The Cotton Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Cotton Mill 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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