Abbey Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Abbey Court holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Abbey Court was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abbey Court Nursing Home Leagreen Court, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3UW
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbey Court sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← Abbey Court | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Abbey Court none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Abbey Court
What is Abbey Court's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Court has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Abbey Court safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Court last inspected?
Abbey Court was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbey Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Court compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while Abbey Court holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Abbey Court and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Abbey Court is one of 151 rated food businesses in Gosforth. See every hygiene rating in Gosforth →
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