Osas food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Osas 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 438 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9BN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Osas sits behind roughly 1,894 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,894 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ← Osas | |
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Very 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 Osas 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 Osas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Allan Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Osas
What is Osas's food hygiene rating?
Osas has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Osas 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 Osas last inspected?
Osas was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 months 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 Osas?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Osas compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,527 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while Osas holds a 4. 319 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Osas 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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