Northumbrian Piper food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northumbrian Piper 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: Fawdon House Fawdon Close, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2AH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Northumbrian Piper 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% | ← Northumbrian Piper | |
| 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 Northumbrian Piper 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 Northumbrian Piper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Pocket Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Brunton First School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Northumbrian Piper
What is Northumbrian Piper's food hygiene rating?
Northumbrian Piper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Northumbrian Piper 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 Northumbrian Piper last inspected?
Northumbrian Piper was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Northumbrian Piper?
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 Northumbrian Piper 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 Northumbrian Piper holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Northumbrian Piper 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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