Smash Castle Newcastle food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Smash Castle Newcastle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: 132 High Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PT
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Smash Castle Newcastle 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% | ← Smash Castle Newcastle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Smash Castle Newcastle 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 Smash Castle Newcastle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Breeze Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about Smash Castle Newcastle
What is Smash Castle Newcastle's food hygiene rating?
Smash Castle Newcastle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Smash Castle Newcastle 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smash Castle Newcastle last inspected?
Smash Castle Newcastle was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Smash Castle Newcastle?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash Castle Newcastle 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 Smash Castle Newcastle holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Smash Castle Newcastle 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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