City Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
City Tavern 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 10 Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JF
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts City Tavern 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% | ← City Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 City Tavern 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 City Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Al dente cucina italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about City Tavern
What is City Tavern's food hygiene rating?
City Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 9 October 2025.
Is City Tavern 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 City Tavern last inspected?
City Tavern was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 City Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 City Tavern 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 City Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects City Tavern 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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