Bird and Blend Tea Co. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Bird and Blend Tea Co. holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 123 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AE
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 2 is rare: only 83 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 30. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ← Bird and Blend Tea Co. | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Bird and Blend Tea Co. the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bird and Blend Tea Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Bird and Blend Tea Co.
What is Bird and Blend Tea Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Bird and Blend Tea Co. has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Bird and Blend Tea Co. safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bird and Blend Tea Co. last inspected?
Bird and Blend Tea Co. was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Bird and Blend Tea Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bird and Blend Tea Co. 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 Bird and Blend Tea Co. holds a 2. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Bird and Blend Tea Co. 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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