Rice Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rice Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Rice Kitchen was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 166 Grainger Market Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5QW
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Rice Kitchen 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% | ← Rice Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rice Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Rice Kitchen
What is Rice Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Rice Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Rice Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rice Kitchen last inspected?
Rice Kitchen was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Rice Kitchen 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 Rice Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Rice Kitchen 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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