Favourite Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Favourite Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 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: 14 Brunswick Street, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1HL
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Favourite Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Favourite Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Favourite Chinese Takeaway 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 Favourite Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Favourite Chinese Takeaway
What is Favourite Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Favourite Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Favourite Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Favourite Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Favourite Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 23 September 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 Favourite Chinese Takeaway?
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 Favourite Chinese Takeaway 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 Favourite Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Favourite Chinese Takeaway 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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