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The Lochside

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Lochside scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 7 April 2026 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What does this rating mean?

The Lochside 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?

Red Hall Drive,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE7 7LJ

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

Who inspects The Lochside?

Food hygiene at The Lochside 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 The Lochside

What is The Lochside’s food hygiene rating?

The Lochside has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 7 April 2026.

When was The Lochside last inspected?

The Lochside was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 7 April 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.