Alsham Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Alsham Market 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 8 September 2022, more than 3 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: 391 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6PA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Alsham Market 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% | ← Alsham Market | |
| 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 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 Alsham Market 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 Alsham Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Alsham Market
What is Alsham Market's food hygiene rating?
Alsham Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 8 September 2022.
Is Alsham Market 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 Alsham Market last inspected?
Alsham Market was last inspected on 8 September 2022, more than 3 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 Alsham Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alsham Market 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 Alsham Market holds a 4. 319 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Alsham Market 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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