Compass at Asda Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Compass at Asda Cafe 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: Asda Stores Ltd Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5BU
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Compass at Asda Cafe 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% | ← Compass at Asda Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Compass at Asda Cafe 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 Compass at Asda Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ashfield Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Compass at Asda Cafe
What is Compass at Asda Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Compass at Asda Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Compass at Asda Cafe 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 Compass at Asda Cafe last inspected?
Compass at Asda Cafe was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Compass at Asda Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Compass at Asda Cafe 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 Compass at Asda Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Compass at Asda Cafe 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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