Dakwala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Dakwala 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 3 July 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: 42 - 44 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Dakwala among the 1,894 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 | 1,894 | 75% | ← Dakwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | <1% |
A further 198 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dakwala 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 Dakwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Dakwala
What is Dakwala's food hygiene rating?
Dakwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Dakwala 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 Dakwala last inspected?
Dakwala was last inspected on 3 July 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 Dakwala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dakwala compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,527 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Dakwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Dakwala 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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