Vallum Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Vallum Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 December 2018, more than 7 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: 4 Moorcroft Road, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7RG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Vallum Stores 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% | ← Vallum Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vallum Stores 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 Vallum Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia’s Deli-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| BAL Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Connie Lewcock Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Comfort House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Barista Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Vallum Stores
What is Vallum Stores's food hygiene rating?
Vallum Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 8 December 2018.
Is Vallum Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vallum Stores last inspected?
Vallum Stores was last inspected on 8 December 2018, more than 7 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 Vallum Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vallum Stores 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 Vallum Stores holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Vallum Stores 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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