K & A Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
K & A Superstore 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 15 March 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: 67 Southway, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 7RB
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts K & A Superstore 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% | ← K & A Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 K & A Superstore 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 K & A Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Amelia’s Deli-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Benwell Hill Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| BAL Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beech Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| ACG Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about K & A Superstore
What is K & A Superstore's food hygiene rating?
K & A Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 15 March 2024.
Is K & A Superstore 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 K & A Superstore last inspected?
K & A Superstore was last inspected on 15 March 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 K & A Superstore?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K & A Superstore 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 K & A Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects K & A Superstore 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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K & A Superstore is one of 21 rated food businesses in West Denton. See every hygiene rating in West Denton →
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