The Foodfather food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Foodfather holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: 361 Elswick Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8DY
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Foodfather 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% | ← The Foodfather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Foodfather, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Allan Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Foodfather
What is The Foodfather's food hygiene rating?
The Foodfather has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Foodfather 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Foodfather last inspected?
The Foodfather was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does The Foodfather 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 The Foodfather is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Foodfather 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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