Shawarma Beirut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Shawarma Beirut holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: 223 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6AD
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Shawarma Beirut 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% | ← Shawarma Beirut | |
| 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 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 Shawarma Beirut 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 Shawarma Beirut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Shawarma Beirut
What is Shawarma Beirut's food hygiene rating?
Shawarma Beirut has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Shawarma Beirut 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shawarma Beirut last inspected?
Shawarma Beirut was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Shawarma Beirut?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shawarma Beirut 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 Shawarma Beirut holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Shawarma Beirut 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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