THE STRANGLED CAT

Newcastle Under Lyme

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 25 July 2026 by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

What does this rating mean?

THE STRANGLED CAT in Newcastle Under Lyme has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

38 Ironmarket,
Newcastle Under Lyme,
Staffordshire,
ST5 1PB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for THE STRANGLED CAT. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects THE STRANGLED CAT?

Food hygiene at THE STRANGLED CAT is inspected by Newcastle-Under-Lyme, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about THE STRANGLED CAT

What is THE STRANGLED CAT’s food hygiene rating?

THE STRANGLED CAT has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 July 2026.

When was THE STRANGLED CAT last inspected?

THE STRANGLED CAT was last inspected by Newcastle-Under-Lyme on 25 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.