Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Bargain Booze holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: 4 High Street, The Rookery, ST7 4RL
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Bargain Booze 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% | ← Bargain Booze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Hedgehogs Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Dove Bank Primary School - Edwards & Ward Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bluebell School Limited School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Birchwood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza/KCS Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Crown and Thistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Bargain Booze 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Bargain Booze?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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