Slug and Lettuce food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Slug and Lettuce 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 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Slug and Lettuce 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% | ← Slug and Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Slug and Lettuce none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Slug and Lettuce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Slug and Lettuce
What is Slug and Lettuce's food hygiene rating?
Slug and Lettuce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Slug and Lettuce 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 Slug and Lettuce last inspected?
Slug and Lettuce was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Slug and Lettuce?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slug and Lettuce 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 Slug and Lettuce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Slug and Lettuce 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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