Forth Street Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Forth Street Fish and Chips 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Arch 1 Forth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3NZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Forth Street Fish and Chips among the 1,894 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 | 1,894 | 75% | ← Forth Street Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Forth Street Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Atom Bank Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Forth Street Fish and Chips
What is Forth Street Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Forth Street Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Forth Street Fish and Chips 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 Forth Street Fish and Chips last inspected?
Forth Street Fish and Chips was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Forth Street Fish and Chips 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, and Forth Street Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Forth Street Fish and Chips 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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