Cochrane Park Mini-Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cochrane Park Mini-Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: 6 - 8 Red Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7LH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cochrane Park Mini-Market 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% | ← Cochrane Park Mini-Market | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cochrane Park Mini-Market 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 Cochrane Park Mini-Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Cochrane Park Mini-Market
What is Cochrane Park Mini-Market's food hygiene rating?
Cochrane Park Mini-Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Cochrane Park Mini-Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cochrane Park Mini-Market last inspected?
Cochrane Park Mini-Market was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Cochrane Park Mini-Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cochrane Park Mini-Market 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 Cochrane Park Mini-Market holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Cochrane Park Mini-Market 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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