The Hotspur food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Hotspur holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 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: 103 Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RY
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hotspur sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← The Hotspur | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hotspur 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 Hotspur, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Al dente cucina italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hotspur
What is The Hotspur's food hygiene rating?
The Hotspur has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 25 July 2024.
Is The Hotspur safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hotspur last inspected?
The Hotspur was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 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 The Hotspur?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Hotspur 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, while The Hotspur holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Hotspur 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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