Message Community Grocery Newcastle West food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Message Community Grocery Newcastle West holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: Corporation Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5QD
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Message Community Grocery Newcastle West 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% | ← Message Community Grocery Newcastle West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Message Community Grocery Newcastle West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Message Community Grocery Newcastle West
What is Message Community Grocery Newcastle West's food hygiene rating?
Message Community Grocery Newcastle West has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Message Community Grocery Newcastle West 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Message Community Grocery Newcastle West last inspected?
Message Community Grocery Newcastle West was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Message Community Grocery Newcastle West 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 Message Community Grocery Newcastle West is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Message Community Grocery Newcastle West 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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