Malmaison food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Malmaison holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DX
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Malmaison 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% | ← Malmaison | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Malmaison 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 Malmaison, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Alfie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| 1901 - Manors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Acropolis Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Malmaison
What is Malmaison's food hygiene rating?
Malmaison has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Malmaison 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malmaison last inspected?
Malmaison was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Malmaison?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Malmaison 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 Malmaison is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Malmaison 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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