Newcastle has 142 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 81% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 22 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 40% of food businesses in Newcastle.
12 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 101–142 of 142 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newry | 418 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Armagh | 275 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Downpatrick | 189 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Kilkeel | 98 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Ballynahinch | 91 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
| Dromore | 88 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
There are currently 142 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Newcastle, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Newcastle, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 81% of rated businesses in Newcastle hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Newcastle are carried out by Newry, Mourne and Down. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Newcastle was last updated on 13 May 2026.