Northwood Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Northwood Lane Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Formerly MJ News, 17 Northwood Lane, Clayton, ST5 4BN
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Northwood Lane Stores 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% | ← Northwood Lane Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Northwood Lane Stores 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 Northwood Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake n Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Northwood Lane Stores
What is Northwood Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Northwood Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Northwood Lane Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northwood Lane Stores last inspected?
Northwood Lane Stores was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Northwood Lane Stores?
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 Northwood Lane Stores 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 Northwood Lane Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Northwood Lane Stores 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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