South Gosforth Wine Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
South Gosforth Wine Store 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: 9 Station Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1QD
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so South Gosforth Wine Store 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% | ← South Gosforth Wine Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 South Gosforth Wine Store 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 South Gosforth Wine Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS South Gosforth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| 1901 Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Baby Grey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aramark At Bamburgh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 97 & Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
Questions about South Gosforth Wine Store
What is South Gosforth Wine Store's food hygiene rating?
South Gosforth Wine Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 8 July 2025.
Is South Gosforth Wine Store 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 South Gosforth Wine Store last inspected?
South Gosforth Wine Store was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 South Gosforth Wine Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Gosforth Wine Store 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 South Gosforth Wine Store holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects South Gosforth Wine Store 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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