new best kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
new best kebab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 11 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: 106 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AF
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% | ← new best kebab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 new best kebab 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 new best kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about new best kebab
What is new best kebab's food hygiene rating?
new best kebab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 14 August 2025.
Is new best kebab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 new best kebab last inspected?
new best kebab was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 new best kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does new best kebab 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 new best kebab holds a 2. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects new best kebab 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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Is this your business?
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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