Cedars SSS food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Cedars SSS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: School House, High Street, Knutton, ST5 6BX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Cedars SSS 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% | ← Cedars SSS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cedars SSS 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 Cedars SSS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A LA Carte at Home Mobile caterer | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bentleys Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Albert Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Apple Tree Town Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bridge Street Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Cedars SSS
What is Cedars SSS's food hygiene rating?
Cedars SSS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Cedars SSS 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cedars SSS last inspected?
Cedars SSS was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Cedars SSS?
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 Cedars SSS 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 Cedars SSS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Cedars SSS 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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