Ming Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ming Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 121 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XL
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Ming Palace among the 1,894 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 | 1,894 | 75% | ← Ming Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | <1% |
A further 198 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ming Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Awesome Chocolates Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Acropolis DF21 LUW Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Ming Palace
What is Ming Palace's food hygiene rating?
Ming Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Ming Palace 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ming Palace last inspected?
Ming Palace was last inspected on 5 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.
How does Ming Palace compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,527 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, and Ming Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Ming Palace 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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