City Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
City Vaults holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: 13 - 15 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1UN
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts City Vaults 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% | ← City Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 City Vaults 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 City Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 100 Grey Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about City Vaults
What is City Vaults's food hygiene rating?
City Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 13 February 2026.
Is City Vaults 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Vaults last inspected?
City Vaults was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 City Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 City Vaults 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 City Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects City Vaults 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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