Good news as food hygiene ratings awarded to 17 Newcastle establishments

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 30th Oct 2023, 09:45 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 17 of Newcastle’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 17 of Newcastle’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to six restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: Akbar's at Hotel Balmoral 358 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 25

• Rated 5: El Coto at Ground Floor 21 Leazes Park Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 9

• Rated 5: Dobbies at Gosforth Garden Centre Great Lime Road, Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 6

• Rated 5: Blackfriars Restaurant at Blackfriars Restaurant Blackfriars Friars Green, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 5

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• Rated 5: St Sushi at 89 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on September 27

• Rated 5: Urban Green Cafe in Paddy Freemans Park at North East Lodge Freeman Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on September 25

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And eight ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Town Mouse Ale House at Basement 11 Saint Marys Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 26

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• Rated 5: Newcastle RAOB Club And Institute at 22 - 26 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 11

• Rated 5: Falcons Nest Vintage Inn at Falcons Nest Vintage Inn Rotary Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 6

• Rated 5: Spot White Snooker And Pool Club at Floor 2 14 - 18 Stowell Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 5

• Rated 5: The Forth Hotel at 17 - 23 Pink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 5

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• Rated 5: The Victoria Comet at 38 Neville Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 5

• Rated 5: Duke Of Northumberland at 18 Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on September 26

• Rated 5: Westerhope Excelsior Social Club at Ivy House Wheatfield Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on September 25

Takeaways

Plus three ratings for takeaways:

• Rated 5: Dinners Express / Deli Express at 34 The Burnside, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 25

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• Rated 5: Supersnacks at 107 Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 5

• Rated 5: The Little Coffee Shop Under The Bridge at Vacant Commercial Premises Watergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne; rated on October 3