Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: 271A Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DQ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd 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 Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Awesome Chocolates Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Acropolis DF21 LUW Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd
What is Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd last inspected?
Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd 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, and Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Chucho's The Real Mexican Food Ltd 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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