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Denes Delicatessen food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne

Denes Delicatessen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 6 March 2024, 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: 244 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1LD

How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne

That puts Denes Delicatessen 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.

Every rated food business in Newcastle Upon Tyne
5 out of 5 1,895 75% ← Denes Delicatessen
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

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 Denes Delicatessen 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 Denes Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
2 Rowdy's Mobile caterer 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 13 September 2024
97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 March 2025
acaiety Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 14 April 2026
Acropolis street food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 November 2025
Ai Fiori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 22 June 2026
Angels Share Jesmond Pub/bar/nightclub 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 30 April 2026
Arlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 13 January 2026
Agit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 9 August 2023

Questions about Denes Delicatessen

What is Denes Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?

Denes Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 6 March 2024.

Is Denes Delicatessen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Denes Delicatessen last inspected?

Denes Delicatessen was last inspected on 6 March 2024, 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 Denes Delicatessen?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Denes Delicatessen 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 Denes Delicatessen is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Denes Delicatessen 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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