THE ROOKERY FISH & CHIPS

THE ROOKERY FISH & CHIPS is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at The Rookery Fish Bar, 4 High Street, The Rookery, Kidsgrove, ST7 4RL, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 June 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 25 — major improvement needed), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 30 — major improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newcastle-Under-Lyme oversees 988 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.