Spice of Punjab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Spice of Punjab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 22 Westmorland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 2 is rare: only 83 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 30. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ← Spice of Punjab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Spice of Punjab the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spice of Punjab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| alcohol affair new castle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Spice of Punjab
What is Spice of Punjab's food hygiene rating?
Spice of Punjab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Spice of Punjab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Spice of Punjab last inspected?
Spice of Punjab was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Spice of Punjab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spice of Punjab 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 Spice of Punjab holds a 2. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Spice of Punjab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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