Knutton EX-Servicemans Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Knutton EX-Servicemans Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: Ex Servicemens Club, John Street, Knutton, ST5 1JY
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 894 rated places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme score this low, about one in 60. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Knutton EX-Servicemans Club | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Knutton EX-Servicemans Club the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Knutton EX-Servicemans Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Knutton EX-Servicemans Club
What is Knutton EX-Servicemans Club's food hygiene rating?
Knutton EX-Servicemans Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Knutton EX-Servicemans Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Knutton EX-Servicemans Club last inspected?
Knutton EX-Servicemans Club was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Knutton EX-Servicemans Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knutton EX-Servicemans Club 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 Knutton EX-Servicemans Club holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Knutton EX-Servicemans Club 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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A rating of 1 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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