Byker Takeaways Need Improvement in Food Hygiene Scores

People often check food hygiene ratings first when choosing takeaways or restaurants. You often see these scores in a business window. Ratings range from zero to five, which helps people decide where they want to eat.

Newcastle has over 2,600 registered food places. The city council inspects these places regularly and inspectors give eateries a hygiene rating, from zero to five. Zero means “urgent improvement” is needed, while five means hygiene standards seem “very good.” The rating shows if a business meets standards.

Inspectors base ratings on their last visit and check how food is handled. This includes cooking, cooling, and storage as well as cleanliness and building conditions. These must enable good food hygiene. Inspectors also check food safety management to make sure the standards stay high.

A rating of one means big changes are needed. A rating of two means that some improvement counts. The Food Standards Agency shares business ratings. Here are some Byker businesses with ratings of one or two.

HQI Supplies Ltd has a hygiene rating of one. It’s at Unit 16, Foundry Lane Industrial Estate. The address is NE6 1LH, and inspectors last visited on December 11, 2024.

Mr TJ’s has a hygiene rating of one. You’ll find it at 78 Shields Road. The postcode is NE6 1DS. The last inspection was on November 26, 2024.

Wazobia Africa Food Store also has a one, at 119 Shields Road. The postcode is NE6 1DN. The first inspection was June 19, 2024. A revisit happened July 12, 2024, and the rating stayed the same.

Brinkburn St. Brewery Bar & Kitchen has a rating of two. It’s located at 1 Ford Street. The postcode for this place is NE6 1NW. An inspection took place on July 12, 2024. They revisited on January 20, 2025, and the rating remains as a two.