Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Go Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 June 2025, 12 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: 100 Hassell Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1AY
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Go Local 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 Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Go Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Go Local 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 Go Local holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Go Local 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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Understanding this rating
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