Sanco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sanco 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: Unit 1 North The Forge Forth Banks, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Sanco among the 1,895 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← Sanco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 200 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 Sanco 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 Sanco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atom Bank Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| alcohol affair new castle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Sanco
What is Sanco's food hygiene rating?
Sanco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Sanco 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 Sanco last inspected?
Sanco was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 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 Sanco?
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 Sanco 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, and Sanco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Sanco 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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