Plaza Cafe & Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Plaza Cafe & Bistro 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: Plaza Cafe Bistro Bowmont House Wagonway Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9BL
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Plaza Cafe & Bistro 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% | ← Plaza Cafe & Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plaza Cafe & Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunton First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Corner Pocket Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Dhillons Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Plaza Cafe & Bistro
What is Plaza Cafe & Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Plaza Cafe & Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Plaza Cafe & Bistro 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 Plaza Cafe & Bistro last inspected?
Plaza Cafe & Bistro was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Plaza Cafe & Bistro 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 Plaza Cafe & Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Plaza Cafe & Bistro 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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