The Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Coffee Lounge holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Coffee Lounge was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit G Grainger Arcade Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5QE
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 1 is rare: only 40 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ← The Coffee Lounge | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Coffee Lounge the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Coffee Lounge
What is The Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Coffee Lounge safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Coffee Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Lounge 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 Coffee Lounge holds a 1. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Coffee Lounge 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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