CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) 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
This is a fresh result: CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Beacon Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9PN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) sits behind roughly 1,894 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,894 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ← CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | <1% |
A further 198 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 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 CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) 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 CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Allan Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
Questions about CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun)
What is CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun)'s food hygiene rating?
CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 10 June 2026.
Is CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) 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 CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) last inspected?
CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,527 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) holds a 4. 319 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects CHEFF (Cooking, Healthy Eating, Fitness & Fun) 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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