Food Hygiene Ratings in Newcastle Upon Tyne

2,703 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 75.2% rated "very good".

2,703
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
53
Rated 0 or 1
75.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good75.2%1,900
Good12.5%315
Satisfactory6.9%175
Improvement Needed3.3%83
Major Improvement1.7%42
Urgent Improvement0.4%11

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen88132.6%
Retailers - other61822.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop28010.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub27010.0%
School/college/university1605.9%
Other catering premises1134.2%
Caring Premises1013.7%
Mobile caterer993.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Newcastle Upon Tyne are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 2,703 registered food businesses for Newcastle Upon Tyne. Of these, 2,526 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 53 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ardens kitchenNE3 3PF0Apr 29, 2026
AvantiNE2 3DH0Jun 16, 2026
Bangla BazaarNE4 6JY0Jun 11, 2026
Frango Frango butcheryNE6 2NY0Jul 24, 2025
Hutchinsons ShopNE4 5JU0Feb 03, 2026
INSA Korean BBQNE2 2AJ0Mar 18, 2026
Lin SeafoodNE1 4XD0Feb 23, 2026
MartinsNE4 6NX0Jun 11, 2026
Natalia’s Meat LandNE4 9JN0Mar 04, 2026
Throckley ShopNE15 9EB0Jun 18, 2025
Wine CellarNE4 5NH0Sep 03, 2025
AL-HALAL FOOD STORENE4 5JT1May 13, 2025
Amina Ali Burnside Convenience StoreNE5 5BS1Mar 18, 2025
BabaNe47jn1Mar 11, 2026
Back Home InternationalNE4 6AJ1Jul 31, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,900 food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Newcastle Upon Tyne?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Newcastle Upon Tyne?+

Inspection frequency in Newcastle Upon Tyne depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies