Our Coop Little Pioneers food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Our Coop Little Pioneers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Newbiggin Hall Childrens Centre Gala Field Community Park Newbiggin Lane, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Our Coop Little Pioneers 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% | ← Our Coop Little Pioneers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Our Coop Little Pioneers 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 Our Coop Little Pioneers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrissys childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Beech Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bright Beginnings children’s day nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Blakelaw Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Crofters Lodge Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bullocksteads Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Our Coop Little Pioneers
What is Our Coop Little Pioneers's food hygiene rating?
Our Coop Little Pioneers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Our Coop Little Pioneers 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Our Coop Little Pioneers last inspected?
Our Coop Little Pioneers was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Our Coop Little Pioneers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Our Coop Little Pioneers 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 Our Coop Little Pioneers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Our Coop Little Pioneers 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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