POLITE VICAR
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
POLITE VICAR is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Polite Vicar, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0LU, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newcastle-Under-Lyme oversees 986 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Polite Vicar, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
- Postcode
- ST5 0LU
- Local Authority
- Newcastle-Under-Lyme
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 998188
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of POLITE VICAR?
POLITE VICAR has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was POLITE VICAR last inspected?
POLITE VICAR was last inspected on 2025-12-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is POLITE VICAR located?
POLITE VICAR is located at The Polite Vicar, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire , ST5 0LU, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST5 postcode area.