Martins food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Martins holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Martins was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 368 - 370 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6NX
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 230. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ← Martins |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Martins the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Martins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Martins
What is Martins's food hygiene rating?
Martins has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Martins safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Martins last inspected?
Martins was last inspected on 11 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Martins?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Martins 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 Martins holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Martins 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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