Zaap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Zaap 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 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Zaap 117 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts Zaap 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% | ← Zaap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zaap 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 Zaap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Anthems Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about Zaap
What is Zaap's food hygiene rating?
Zaap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Zaap 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 Zaap last inspected?
Zaap was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Zaap?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zaap 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 Zaap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Zaap 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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