St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 23 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: St Marys Church Of England Primary School, Church Lane, Mucklestone, TF9 4DN
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill 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% | ← St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill | |
| 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 St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill 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 St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorothy Clive Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Napley Lodge Farm Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lodge India Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
| Zoom Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Mandalay Loggerheads Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Loggerheads Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Hugo Meynell C of E (VC) Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill
What is St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill's food hygiene rating?
St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 23 April 2026.
Is St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill last inspected?
St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill was last inspected on 23 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 St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill?
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 St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill 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 St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects St Marys C of E Primary School - Milquill 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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