Quay Ingredient food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Quay Ingredient holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Phoenix House 4 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UG
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 1 is rare: only 40 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ← Quay Ingredient | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Quay Ingredient the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Quay Ingredient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Quay Ingredient
What is Quay Ingredient's food hygiene rating?
Quay Ingredient has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Quay Ingredient safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Quay Ingredient last inspected?
Quay Ingredient was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Quay Ingredient?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quay Ingredient 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 Quay Ingredient holds a 1. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Quay Ingredient 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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