North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital, Clayton Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 4DB
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 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% | ← North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 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 North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Bake n Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital
What is North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital's food hygiene rating?
North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 7 July 2026.
Is North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital last inspected?
North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital was last inspected on 7 July 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 North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital?
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 North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 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 North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects North Staffordshire Nuffield Hospital 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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