Lin Seafood food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Lin Seafood holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 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: 1 Jacobins Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XD
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
A 0 is rare: only 11 of 2,525 rated places in Newcastle Upon Tyne score this low, about one in 230. 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% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% | ← Lin Seafood |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Lin Seafood the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and 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 Lin Seafood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Anthems Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Lin Seafood
What is Lin Seafood's food hygiene rating?
Lin Seafood has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Lin Seafood safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Lin Seafood last inspected?
Lin Seafood was last inspected on 23 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 Lin Seafood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 Lin Seafood 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 Lin Seafood holds a 0. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Lin Seafood 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 0 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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