Newcastle Sweets LTD food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle Sweets LTD holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: 404 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5NH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Newcastle Sweets LTD 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% | ← Newcastle Sweets LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Newcastle Sweets LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Newcastle Sweets LTD
What is Newcastle Sweets LTD's food hygiene rating?
Newcastle Sweets LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Newcastle Sweets LTD 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newcastle Sweets LTD last inspected?
Newcastle Sweets LTD was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Newcastle Sweets LTD 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 Newcastle Sweets LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Newcastle Sweets LTD 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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