79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Newcastle Baptist Church, Stafford Avenue, Clayton, ST5 3BN
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group 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% | ← 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group 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 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Assessment & Treatment Unit Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bake n Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group
What is 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group's food hygiene rating?
79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 6 January 2025.
Is 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group last inspected?
79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group was last inspected on 6 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 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group 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 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group 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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