MrQ off licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
MrQ off licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 April 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: 24 Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DY
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so MrQ off licence sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← MrQ off licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MrQ off licence 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 MrQ off licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about MrQ off licence
What is MrQ off licence's food hygiene rating?
MrQ off licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 23 April 2024.
Is MrQ off licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MrQ off licence last inspected?
MrQ off licence was last inspected on 23 April 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 MrQ off licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MrQ off licence 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, while MrQ off licence holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects MrQ off licence 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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