Doddlespool Hall food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Doddlespool Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 14 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Doddlespool Hall, Main Road, Betley, CW3 9AE
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Doddlespool Hall 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% | ← Doddlespool Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Doddlespool Hall 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Doddlespool Hall last inspected?
Doddlespool Hall was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 "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 Doddlespool Hall 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 Doddlespool Hall is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
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