Lower Ash Minimart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Lower Ash Minimart 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 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 16 Lower Ash Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1DF
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Lower Ash Minimart 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% | ← Lower Ash Minimart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lower Ash Minimart 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 Lower Ash Minimart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Clough Hall Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Butt Lane Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Drop in Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Canal Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Caffe Latte Kidsgrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bluebell School @ the Galley Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Lower Ash Minimart
What is Lower Ash Minimart's food hygiene rating?
Lower Ash Minimart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Lower Ash Minimart 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 Lower Ash Minimart last inspected?
Lower Ash Minimart was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Lower Ash Minimart?
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 Lower Ash Minimart 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 Lower Ash Minimart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Lower Ash Minimart 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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Lower Ash Minimart is one of 109 rated food businesses in Kidsgrove. See every hygiene rating in Kidsgrove →
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