Liquor Barn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Liquor Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Liquor Barn was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newcastle Upon Tyne ratings →
Address: 41 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3JN
How this rating has changed
Liquor Barn was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Liquor Barn among the 1,903 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 | 1,903 | 75% | ← Liquor Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 79 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 193 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 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 Liquor Barn 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 Liquor Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babycakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Crofters Lodge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Liquor Barn
What is Liquor Barn's food hygiene rating?
Liquor Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Liquor Barn 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Liquor Barn last inspected?
Liquor Barn was last inspected on 25 August 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 Liquor Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Liquor Barn 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 Liquor Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Liquor Barn 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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