Lemington Riverside Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Lemington Riverside Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Lemington Riverside Primary School Rokeby Street, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8RR
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Lemington Riverside Primary School 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% | ← Lemington Riverside Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia’s Deli-licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| BAL Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Barista Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Connie Lewcock Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cafe One, Stella House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Lemington Riverside Primary School
What is Lemington Riverside Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lemington Riverside Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Lemington Riverside Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lemington Riverside Primary School last inspected?
Lemington Riverside Primary School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lemington Riverside Primary School 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 Lemington Riverside Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Lemington Riverside Primary School 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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