Doddlespool Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Doddlespool Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newcastle-Under-Lyme ratings →
Address: Doddlespool Hall, Main Road, Betley, CW3 9AE
How this rating has changed
Doddlespool Hall has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Doddlespool Hall sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 777 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 8% | ← Doddlespool Hall | |
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 81 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Doddlespool Hall 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 Doddlespool Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Betley Reading Room Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| BETLEY C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL - EDWARDS & WARD LTD School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Roosters Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Doddlespool Hall
What is Doddlespool Hall's food hygiene rating?
Doddlespool Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Doddlespool Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doddlespool Hall last inspected?
Doddlespool Hall was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Doddlespool Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doddlespool Hall compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
86% of the 906 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Doddlespool Hall holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Doddlespool Hall 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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