Elder Beer Café food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Elder Beer Café holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 December 2024, 19 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: 290 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5LQ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Elder Beer Café 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% | ← Elder Beer Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elder Beer Café 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 Elder Beer Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Elder Beer Café
What is Elder Beer Café's food hygiene rating?
Elder Beer Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 14 December 2024.
Is Elder Beer Café 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elder Beer Café last inspected?
Elder Beer Café was last inspected on 14 December 2024, 19 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 Elder Beer Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Elder Beer Café 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 Elder Beer Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Elder Beer Café 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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