Philip Cussins House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Philip Cussins House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Philip Cussins House was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 33 Linden Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 4EY
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Philip Cussins House 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% | ← Philip Cussins House | |
| 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 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 Philip Cussins House 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 Philip Cussins House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ashburton Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Philip Cussins House
What is Philip Cussins House's food hygiene rating?
Philip Cussins House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Philip Cussins House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philip Cussins House last inspected?
Philip Cussins House was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Philip Cussins House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Philip Cussins House 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 Philip Cussins House holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Philip Cussins House 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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