Castle Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Castle Bites 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: 61 Milehouse Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9JZ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Castle Bites 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% | ← Castle Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Bites 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 Castle Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Allendale Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Allendale Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bentleys Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Beechwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Adlington House - Caterplus Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Castle Bites
What is Castle Bites's food hygiene rating?
Castle Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Castle Bites 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 Castle Bites last inspected?
Castle Bites was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Castle Bites?
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 Castle Bites 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 Castle Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Castle Bites 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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