The Old School B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Old School B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: The Old School, Church Bank, Keele, ST5 5AT
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Old School B & B 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 Old School B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old School B & B 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 Old School B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| David Weatherall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Chapters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Dirty Dunkz Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Apedale Heritage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Burger King (Bridge) Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Chopstix Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Old School B & B
What is The Old School B & B's food hygiene rating?
The Old School B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Old School B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old School B & B last inspected?
The Old School B & B was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Old School B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old School B & B 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 Old School B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Old School B & B 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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