INSA Korean BBQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
INSA Korean BBQ holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 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: 34 Osborne Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2AJ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 230. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ← INSA Korean BBQ |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 INSA Korean BBQ the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 INSA Korean BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowdy's Mobile caterer | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| acaiety Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Acropolis street food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Angels Share Jesmond Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| 97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Arlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ai Fiori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about INSA Korean BBQ
What is INSA Korean BBQ's food hygiene rating?
INSA Korean BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 18 March 2026.
Is INSA Korean BBQ safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was INSA Korean BBQ last inspected?
INSA Korean BBQ was last inspected on 18 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 INSA Korean BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does INSA Korean BBQ 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 INSA Korean BBQ holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects INSA Korean BBQ 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 0 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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