Puccini food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Puccini 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 21 March 2026, 3 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: 29 Pudding Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UF
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Puccini 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% | ← Puccini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Puccini 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 Puccini, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Puccini
What is Puccini's food hygiene rating?
Puccini has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 21 March 2026.
Is Puccini 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 Puccini last inspected?
Puccini was last inspected on 21 March 2026, 3 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 Puccini?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Puccini 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 Puccini is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Puccini 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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