Lilybrew food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Lilybrew 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: 20A Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4RP
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Lilybrew 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% | ← Lilybrew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lilybrew 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 Lilybrew, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowdy's Mobile caterer | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Ai Fiori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Arlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Acropolis street food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Angels Share Jesmond Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| acaiety Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| 97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Lilybrew
What is Lilybrew's food hygiene rating?
Lilybrew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Lilybrew 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 Lilybrew last inspected?
Lilybrew was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Lilybrew?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lilybrew 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 Lilybrew is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Lilybrew 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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