Simla Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Simla Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 39 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3JE
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Simla Restaurant 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% | ← Simla Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Simla Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Arch News Ncl Ltd Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Simla Restaurant
What is Simla Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Simla Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Simla Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simla Restaurant last inspected?
Simla Restaurant was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does Simla Restaurant 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 Simla Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Simla Restaurant 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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