Cafe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Cafe Nero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe Nero was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newcastle-Under-Lyme ratings →
Address: 2-3 Ironmarket, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1RD
How this rating has changed
Cafe Nero was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Cafe Nero among the 777 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 86% 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 | 777 | 86% | ← Cafe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 Cafe Nero 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 Cafe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bali Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Breeze Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Bridge Street Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Nero
What is Cafe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Cafe Nero 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Nero last inspected?
Cafe Nero was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Cafe Nero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cafe Nero compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
86% of the 906 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Cafe Nero 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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