Oriental Pearl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Oriental Pearl holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 April 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: 16 Market Street, Kidsgrove, ST7 4AB
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 894 rated places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme score this low, about one in 447. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Oriental Pearl | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Oriental Pearl the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Oriental Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza/KCS Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Caffe Latte Kidsgrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Birchwood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Hamiltons Bake Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Bluebell School @ the Galley Centre School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Crown and Thistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Dove Bank Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Oriental Pearl
What is Oriental Pearl's food hygiene rating?
Oriental Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Oriental Pearl safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Oriental Pearl last inspected?
Oriental Pearl was last inspected on 28 April 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 Oriental Pearl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Oriental Pearl 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 Oriental Pearl holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Oriental Pearl 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle-Under-Lyme, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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