Peggy Sues Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Peggy Sues Diner holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 January 2025, 17 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: 203 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5LJ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Peggy Sues Diner 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% | ← Peggy Sues Diner | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Peggy Sues Diner 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 Peggy Sues Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Almasty Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anarchy Brew Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Peggy Sues Diner
What is Peggy Sues Diner's food hygiene rating?
Peggy Sues Diner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Peggy Sues Diner 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peggy Sues Diner last inspected?
Peggy Sues Diner was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 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 Peggy Sues Diner?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peggy Sues Diner 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 Peggy Sues Diner holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Peggy Sues Diner 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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