Panda kingdom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Panda kingdom holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 17A Fernwood Road, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RJ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Panda kingdom sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← Panda kingdom | |
| 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 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 Panda kingdom 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 Panda kingdom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia’s Deli-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| BAL Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Connie Lewcock Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barista Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Cafe One, Stella House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Comfort House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Panda kingdom
What is Panda kingdom's food hygiene rating?
Panda kingdom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Panda kingdom 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Panda kingdom last inspected?
Panda kingdom was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Panda kingdom?
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 Panda kingdom 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 Panda kingdom holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Panda kingdom 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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