You Meow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
You Meow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 23 Bath Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5SP
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts You Meow 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% | ← You Meow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to You Meow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about You Meow
What is You Meow's food hygiene rating?
You Meow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 12 November 2025.
Is You Meow 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was You Meow last inspected?
You Meow was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does You Meow 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 You Meow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects You Meow 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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