Eastern Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Eastern Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Eastern Star was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newcastle Upon Tyne ratings →
Address: 3 Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 4ED
How this rating has changed
Eastern Star has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 20 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Eastern Star among the 1,903 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 | 1,903 | 75% | ← Eastern Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 79 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eastern Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Chrissys childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bright Beginnings children’s day nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Blakelaw Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Beech Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Crofters Lodge Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bread Machine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Eastern Star
What is Eastern Star's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Eastern Star 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern Star last inspected?
Eastern Star was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Eastern Star 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 Eastern Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Eastern Star 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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Understanding this rating
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