Pak Lok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pak Lok holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 84 Station Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1QD
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pak Lok 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% | ← Pak Lok | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pak Lok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS South Gosforth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about Pak Lok
What is Pak Lok's food hygiene rating?
Pak Lok has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Pak Lok 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pak Lok last inspected?
Pak Lok was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Pak Lok 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 Pak Lok holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Pak Lok 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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