Romeo Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Romeo Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 24 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: 93 Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5XA
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Romeo Pizza 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% | ← Romeo Pizza | |
| 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 Romeo Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Adana Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Romeo Pizza
What is Romeo Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Romeo Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Romeo Pizza 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Romeo Pizza last inspected?
Romeo Pizza was last inspected on 24 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 Romeo Pizza 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 Romeo Pizza holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects Romeo Pizza 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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