The Fishermans Catch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Fishermans Catch holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: 111 Congleton Road, Butt Lane, ST7 1LY
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fishermans Catch sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← The Fishermans Catch | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Fishermans Catch 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 The Fishermans Catch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butt Lane Food and Wine Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Drop in Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Canal Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Clough Hall Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hamiltons Bake Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Fishermans Catch
What is The Fishermans Catch's food hygiene rating?
The Fishermans Catch has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 18 August 2025.
Is The Fishermans Catch safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Fishermans Catch last inspected?
The Fishermans Catch was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 The Fishermans Catch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fishermans Catch 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 The Fishermans Catch holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Fishermans Catch 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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