The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: Robin Hood Inn, Lower Road, Ashley, TF9 4NL
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen 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% | ← The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen 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 Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Arms Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Hugo Meynell C of E (VC) Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Mandalay Loggerheads Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Loggerheads Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Zoom Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Lodge India Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen
What is The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen last inspected?
The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen 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 The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Robin Hood and Pins Kitchen 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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