What is the average food hygiene rating in NE1?

The average food hygiene rating in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne is 4.64 out of 5, across 718 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

571 food businesses in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.5% of the 718 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in NE1 have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this NE1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne (782 establishments on record, 718 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in NE1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.64/5, with 79.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 782 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NE1 (Newcastle Upon Tyne) has 571 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 718 rated premises (79.5%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NE1

5★ Very Good

571 (79.5%)

4★ Good

73 (10.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

43 (6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (3.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 50 awaiting inspection and 14 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NE1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NE1?: The average food hygiene rating in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne is 4.64 out of 5, across 718 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 571 food businesses in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.5% of the 718 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in NE1 have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this NE1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NE1 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne (782 establishments on record, 718 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in NE1

Firebrick Brewery LtdRetailers - other · 80 - 81 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Pleased To Meet YouRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 41 - 51 High Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 1EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 Pilgrims Quarter Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 8BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Greggs PLCRetailers - other · Unit 5 Pilgrims Quarter Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 8BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Tesco Stores LimitedRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 3 And 4 Pilgrims Quarter Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 8BF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The French QuarterRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arch 6 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 1SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
La MascheraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Saint Nicholas Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 1RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lagom Coffee BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Taylors Court Monk Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5XD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Dobson & ParnellRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 - 21 Queen Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 3UG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mr PretzelsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Kiosk Adj 4 To 8 Saint Andrews Way, Intu Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 7XD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
RICE KITCHENRetailers - other · 166 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Yasmina CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in NE1

Lin SeafoodRetailers - other · 1 Jacobins Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 4XD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 February 2026
Net Seafood @RumbaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 4EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
The GalleyTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Galley 11 Side, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 3JE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 February 2026
Turcos cafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
Shawarma HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11A Percy Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 4PW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 October 2025
Quay IngredientRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Phoenix House 4 Queen Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 3UG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
Hooters Restaurant NewcastleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 - 20 Bigg Market, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 1UW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
La Casa DelicatessenRetailers - other · 39 - 41 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 5QG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 782 real Food Standards Agency records for the NE1 postcode area, of which 718 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.