Head Of Steam food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Head Of Steam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 March 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: 11 - 21 Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Head Of Steam sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← Head Of Steam | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Head Of Steam 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 Head Of Steam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Baltic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Alfie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| 1901 - Manors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Head Of Steam
What is Head Of Steam's food hygiene rating?
Head Of Steam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Head Of Steam safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Head Of Steam last inspected?
Head Of Steam was last inspected on 10 March 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 Head Of Steam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Head Of Steam 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 Head Of Steam holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Head Of Steam 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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