Polo Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Polo Market 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: 79 Adelaide Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 8BB
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Polo Market 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% | ← Polo Market | |
| 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 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 Polo Market 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 Polo Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Allan Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Baxterstorey At British Airways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| BattleKart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ashton Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Ayesha's Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Polo Market
What is Polo Market's food hygiene rating?
Polo Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Polo Market 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 Polo Market last inspected?
Polo Market was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Polo Market?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polo Market 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 Polo Market holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Polo Market 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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