Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rye Hill Campus Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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% | ← Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| AL Araby Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| alcohol affair new castle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus
What is Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus's food hygiene rating?
Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus last inspected?
Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus?
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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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 Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Newcastle College - Rye Hill Campus 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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