Watan Foodstore

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Watan Foodstore scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 31 July 2025 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Watan Foodstore, from September 2013 to July 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2013 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Watan Foodstore.

Food hygiene rating history for Watan Foodstore
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
3 September 2013	4 / 5	Good
31 July 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Watan Foodstore 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?

69 - 71 West Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE4 9PX

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

Who inspects Watan Foodstore?

Food hygiene at Watan Foodstore 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 Watan Foodstore

What is Watan Foodstore’s food hygiene rating?

Watan Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 31 July 2025.

When was Watan Foodstore last inspected?

Watan Foodstore was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 31 July 2025.

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.