The Percy Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Percy Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Percy Arms 83 - 85 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RW
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Percy Arms 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% | ← The Percy Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Percy Arms 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 The Percy Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Al dente cucina italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about The Percy Arms
What is The Percy Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Percy Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 14 September 2023.
Is The Percy Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Percy Arms last inspected?
The Percy Arms was last inspected on 14 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Percy Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Percy Arms 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 The Percy Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Percy Arms 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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