2,729 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 75.8% rated "very good".
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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 2,729 registered food businesses for Newcastle Upon Tyne. Of these, 2,545 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 50 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardens kitchen | NE3 3PF | 0 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Avanti | NE2 3DH | 0 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Bangla Bazaar | NE4 6JY | 0 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Benwell Mini Market | NE15 6RT | 0 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Frango Frango butchery | NE6 2NY | 0 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Hutchinsons Shop | NE4 5JU | 0 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Lin Seafood | NE1 4XD | 0 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Martins | NE4 6NX | 0 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Throckley Shop | NE15 9EB | 0 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| AL-HALAL FOOD STORE | NE4 5JT | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| Amina Ali Burnside Convenience Store | NE5 5BS | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Baba | Ne47jn | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Back Home International | NE4 6AJ | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Bestone | NE6 2QX | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Bucharest | NE4 8TR | 1 | Jun 23, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,929 food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.8% 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.
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.
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.