Head Of Steam

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Head Of Steam scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 10 March 2026 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Head Of Steam, from February 2019 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Head Of Steam.

Food hygiene rating history for Head Of Steam
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 February 2019	5 / 5	Very good
10 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Head Of Steam in Newcastle Upon Tyne has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

11 - 21 Broad Chare,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 3DQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Head Of Steam. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Head Of Steam?

Food hygiene at Head Of Steam 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 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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 March 2026.

When was Head Of Steam last inspected?

Head Of Steam was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 10 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.