The Old Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Old Queens Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: Queens Head, Swan Bank, Kidsgrove, ST7 1PS
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Old Queens Head 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 Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| BB'S Bakers + Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Caffe Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Arbour Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Butt Lane Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Queens Head
What is The Old Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Old Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Old Queens Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Queens Head last inspected?
The Old Queens Head was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Queens Head?
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 Old Queens Head 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 Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Old Queens Head 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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Understanding this rating
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The Old Queens Head is one of 109 rated food businesses in Kidsgrove. See every hygiene rating in Kidsgrove →
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