Border Minstrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Border Minstrel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: Border Minstrel High Gosforth Park, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5EJ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Border Minstrel 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% | ← Border Minstrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Border Minstrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Gosforth- Rotary Way PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Border Minstrel
What is Border Minstrel's food hygiene rating?
Border Minstrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Border Minstrel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Border Minstrel last inspected?
Border Minstrel was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Border Minstrel 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 Border Minstrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Border Minstrel 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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Border Minstrel is one of 151 rated food businesses in Gosforth. See every hygiene rating in Gosforth →
Newcastle Upon Tyne inspects and rates 2,725 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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