UNIVERSAL FOODS

Newcastle Under Lyme

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

UNIVERSAL FOODS scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 8 June 2026 by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for UNIVERSAL FOODS, from February 2026 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 1 in 2026 to 1 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of UNIVERSAL FOODS.

Food hygiene rating history for UNIVERSAL FOODS
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 February 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
8 June 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

UNIVERSAL FOODS in Newcastle Under Lyme has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

14-16 George Street,
Newcastle Under Lyme,
Staffordshire,
ST5 1DJ

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

Who inspects UNIVERSAL FOODS?

Food hygiene at UNIVERSAL FOODS 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 UNIVERSAL FOODS

What is UNIVERSAL FOODS’s food hygiene rating?

UNIVERSAL FOODS has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 June 2026.

When was UNIVERSAL FOODS last inspected?

UNIVERSAL FOODS was last inspected by Newcastle-Under-Lyme on 8 June 2026.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.