Kenton Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Kenton Food Bank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 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: Ground Floor Rear 177 Kirkwood Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Kenton Food Bank sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← Kenton Food Bank | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kenton Food Bank 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 Kenton Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Crofters Lodge Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bright Beginnings children’s day nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Ashburton Village Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Kenton Food Bank
What is Kenton Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Kenton Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Kenton Food Bank safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kenton Food Bank last inspected?
Kenton Food Bank was last inspected on 3 July 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 Kenton Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kenton Food Bank 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 Kenton Food Bank holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Kenton Food Bank 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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