Balaji Wines Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Balaji Wines Ltd 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 228A Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6AP
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Balaji Wines Ltd 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% | ← Balaji Wines Ltd | |
| 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 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 Balaji Wines Ltd 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 Balaji Wines Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Balaji Wines Ltd
What is Balaji Wines Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Balaji Wines Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Balaji Wines Ltd 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 Balaji Wines Ltd last inspected?
Balaji Wines Ltd was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Balaji Wines Ltd?
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 Balaji Wines Ltd 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 Balaji Wines Ltd holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Balaji Wines Ltd 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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