Donzoko Brewery and Taproom

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Donzoko Brewery and Taproom is a manufacturers/packers located at The Courtyard Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2NP, in the Newcastle Upon Tyne local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newcastle Upon Tyne oversees 2,718 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle Upon Tyne is 4.5 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
The Courtyard Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postcode
NE1 2NP
Local Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1744975

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Donzoko Brewery and Taproom?

Donzoko Brewery and Taproom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newcastle Upon Tyne.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Donzoko Brewery and Taproom last inspected?

Donzoko Brewery and Taproom was last inspected on 2025-11-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Donzoko Brewery and Taproom located?

Donzoko Brewery and Taproom is located at The Courtyard Stepney Bank, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE1 2NP, in the Newcastle Upon Tyne local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE1 postcode area.