The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: The Sheet Anchor, Newcastle Road, Whitmore, ST5 5BU
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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 Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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 Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Baldwins Gate Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club and After School Club School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Baldwins Gate Filling Station Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Plant and Wilton Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Starbucks - North Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Welcome Break Forecourt (M6 Northbound) Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Welcome Break Forecourt (M6 Southbound) Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
Questions about The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor
What is The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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 Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor last inspected?
The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor?
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 The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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 Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Blockhouse @ the Sheet Anchor 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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