Brothers Convenience Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Brothers Convenience Stores Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 77B Coutts Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4RA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Brothers Convenience Stores Limited sits behind roughly 2,213 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ← Brothers Convenience Stores Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Brothers Convenience Stores Limited 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Brothers Convenience Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Brothers Convenience Stores Limited
What is Brothers Convenience Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Brothers Convenience Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Brothers Convenience Stores Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Brothers Convenience Stores Limited last inspected?
Brothers Convenience Stores Limited was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Brothers Convenience Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brothers Convenience Stores Limited 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 Brothers Convenience Stores Limited holds a 3. 178 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Brothers Convenience Stores Limited 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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