What is the average food hygiene rating in NE6?

The average food hygiene rating in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne is 4.42 out of 5, across 382 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 NE6 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

266 food businesses in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.6% of the 382 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in NE6 have a low hygiene rating?

25 food businesses in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 NE6 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne (409 establishments on record, 382 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.

GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Newcastle Upon Tyne / NE6

Food Hygiene Ratings in NE6

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.42/5, with 69.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 409 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NE6 (Newcastle Upon Tyne) has 266 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 382 rated premises (69.6%). 25 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NE6

5★ Very Good

266 (69.6%)

4★ Good

54 (14.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

37 (9.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (3.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

Plus 19 awaiting inspection and 8 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NE6: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NE6?: The average food hygiene rating in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne is 4.42 out of 5, across 382 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 NE6 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 266 food businesses in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.6% of the 382 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in NE6 have a low hygiene rating?: 25 food businesses in the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 NE6 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NE6 postcode area of Newcastle Upon Tyne (409 establishments on record, 382 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 NE6

Singh StoresRetailers - other · Singh Stores 262 Fossway, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 4XY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Saint Anthony Of Padua Community CentreCaring Premises · Community Centre Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 3AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Saint Teresas RC Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Saint Teresas Rc Primary School Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 5HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The ChillinghamPub/bar/nightclub · The Chillingham Chillingham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 5XL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Awesome ChocolatesRetailers - other · Sunray Building Brinkburn Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Nourish Food SchoolRetailers - other · Saint Michaels Church Saint Michaels Mount, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2FT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Foundation Futures CIORetailers - other · 1 The Chevron, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 1RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Foundation Futures CIORetailers - other · Saint Michaels Church Saint Michaels Mount, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2FT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Foundation Futures CIORetailers - other · Pottery Bank Community Centre Yelverton Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 3SW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Belle Vue Nursing And Residential HomeCaring Premises · Belle Vue Nursing And Residential Home Stanmore Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 5SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Community CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pottery Bank Community Centre Yelverton Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 3SW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Royal SkyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 67 - 69 Monkchester Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in NE6

Frango Frango butcheryRetailers - other · 468 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2NY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Peking HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 824 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 4QN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
SALEM T&AOther catering premises · NE6
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 December 2025
Sultan SupermarketRetailers - other · 114 - 118 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 1DS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
Wazobia Africa Food StoreRetailers - other · 119 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 1DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
Spice FisheriesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 327 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
BestoneRetailers - other · 267 Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 2QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Heaton Park StoreRetailers - other · 136 Heaton Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE6 5NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025

Own a food business in NE6?

These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.

Claim your listing on GeraEats

Other areas in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Across the Gera ecosystem

GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens near NE6.
GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.

Methodology

Figures are computed from 409 real Food Standards Agency records for the NE6 postcode area, of which 382 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.