Ardens kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ardens kitchen holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 April 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: Regent Centre Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3PF
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 230. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ← Ardens kitchen |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ardens kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Ardens kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Ardens kitchen
What is Ardens kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ardens kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Ardens kitchen safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Ardens kitchen last inspected?
Ardens kitchen was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Ardens kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ardens kitchen 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 Ardens kitchen holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Ardens kitchen 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 0 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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