Bryan Muers And Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bryan Muers And Son holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 May 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: 117 And 164 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5QN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 2 is rare: only 83 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 30. 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% | ← Bryan Muers And Son | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Bryan Muers And Son the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Bryan Muers And Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Bryan Muers And Son
What is Bryan Muers And Son's food hygiene rating?
Bryan Muers And Son has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Bryan Muers And Son safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bryan Muers And Son last inspected?
Bryan Muers And Son was last inspected on 21 May 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 Bryan Muers And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bryan Muers And Son 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 Bryan Muers And Son holds a 2. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Bryan Muers And Son 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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A rating of 2 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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