Deer in the Dene

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Deer in the Dene scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 10 February 2026 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What does this rating mean?

Deer in the Dene in Newcastle Upon Tyne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

178 - 180 Newton Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE7 7HP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Deer in the Dene. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Deer in the Dene?

Food hygiene at Deer in the Dene is inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Deer in the Dene

What is Deer in the Dene’s food hygiene rating?

Deer in the Dene has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 February 2026.

When was Deer in the Dene last inspected?

Deer in the Dene was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 10 February 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.