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West Newcastle Academy

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

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West Newcastle Academy scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 November 2025 by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for West Newcastle Academy, from June 2019 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 12 Jun 2019: 5 out of 5 27 Nov 2025: 4 out of 5 Jun 2019 Nov 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of West Newcastle Academy.
Food hygiene rating history for West Newcastle Academy
Inspection date Rating Verdict
5 / 5 Very good
4 / 5 Good

What does this rating mean?

West Newcastle Academy 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?

West Newcastle Academy Armstrong Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE4 8QP
West Newcastle Academy Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects West Newcastle Academy?

Food hygiene at West Newcastle Academy 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 West Newcastle Academy

What is West Newcastle Academy’s food hygiene rating?
West Newcastle Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 November 2025.
When was West Newcastle Academy last inspected?
West Newcastle Academy was last inspected by Newcastle Upon Tyne on 27 November 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.

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