Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 29 July 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 54 Ironmarket, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PE
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread 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% | ← Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread 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 Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Breeze Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bali Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread
What is Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread's food hygiene rating?
Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread last inspected?
Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread was last inspected on 29 July 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 Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread 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 Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Delight Cafe Bar, Bake & Bread 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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