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Tokyo food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tokyo 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 11 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 17 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE

How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne

That puts Tokyo 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.

Every rated food business in Newcastle Upon Tyne
5 out of 5 1,895 75% ← Tokyo
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

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other 116 yards away 5 - Very good 6 October 2025
Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop 209 yards away 5 - Very good 26 March 2025
Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 212 yards away 5 - Very good 13 June 2024
Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 315 yards away 5 - Very good 19 February 2025
All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub 317 yards away 5 - Very good 24 September 2025
Atom Bank Other catering premises 344 yards away 5 - Very good 9 March 2026
Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub 389 yards away 5 - Very good 25 September 2024
Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub 404 yards away 5 - Very good 21 March 2024

Questions about Tokyo

What is Tokyo's food hygiene rating?

Tokyo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 11 March 2024.

Is Tokyo 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 Tokyo last inspected?

Tokyo was last inspected on 11 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Tokyo?

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Tokyo 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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