Black Sea Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Black Sea Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 July 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: 18 Stanhope Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Sea Off Licence 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% | ← Black Sea Off Licence | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Black Sea Off Licence 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 Black Sea Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS St James Park Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| 214 Field Sqn RHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Anthems Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Black Sea Off Licence
What is Black Sea Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Black Sea Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Black Sea Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Sea Off Licence last inspected?
Black Sea Off Licence was last inspected on 5 July 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 Black Sea Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Sea Off Licence 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 Black Sea Off Licence holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Black Sea Off Licence 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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