Pink Lane Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pink Lane Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: 40 Pink Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DY
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Pink Lane Bakery 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% | ← Pink Lane Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pink Lane Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 360 Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| 360 Sky Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Pink Lane Bakery
What is Pink Lane Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Pink Lane Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Pink Lane Bakery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pink Lane Bakery last inspected?
Pink Lane Bakery was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Pink Lane Bakery 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 Pink Lane Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Pink Lane Bakery 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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