Great North Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Great North Chippy 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 81 Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2DQ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Great North Chippy 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% | ← Great North Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Great North Chippy 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 Great North Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brandling Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Great North Chippy
What is Great North Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Great North Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Great North Chippy 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 Great North Chippy last inspected?
Great North Chippy was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Great North Chippy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great North Chippy 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 Great North Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Great North Chippy 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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