Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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 27 June 2025, 12 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: Posthouse Stoke On Trent, Clayton Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 4DL
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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% | ← Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Hall Academy - Taylor Shaw Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Clayton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bake n Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Clayton Little Stars School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Choices Housing Residential Care Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Hanford Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse)
What is Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse)'s food hygiene rating?
Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) last inspected?
Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse)?
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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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 Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Holiday Inn (Forte Posthouse) 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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