Abbeyfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Abbeyfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Abbeyfield was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newcastle Upon Tyne ratings →
Address: Abbeyfield House 40A The Grove, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1NH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Abbeyfield among the 1,903 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 | 1,903 | 75% | ← Abbeyfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 79 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Abbeyfield 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 Abbeyfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS South Gosforth Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Angels Share Jesmond Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Arlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Abbeyfield
What is Abbeyfield's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Abbeyfield 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield last inspected?
Abbeyfield was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Abbeyfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield 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 Abbeyfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Abbeyfield 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Abbeyfield is one of 151 rated food businesses in Gosforth. See every hygiene rating in Gosforth →
Newcastle Upon Tyne inspects and rates 2,718 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newcastle Upon Tyne →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
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