Native African Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Native African Convenience Store 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: 103 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5QN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Native African Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,894 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,894 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ← Native African Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Native African Convenience Store 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 Native African Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about Native African Convenience Store
What is Native African Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Native African Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Native African Convenience Store 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 Native African Convenience Store last inspected?
Native African Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Native African Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Native African Convenience Store 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, while Native African Convenience Store holds a 4. 319 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Native African Convenience Store 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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