Gosforth Empire Club And Institute

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-05
Rating changed from 4 since 2012-05-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Gosforth Empire Club And Institute is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1DX, in the Newcastle Upon Tyne local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 3 May 2012.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postcode
NE3 1DX
Local Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
236289

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2012-05-03

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Gosforth Empire Club And Institute?

Gosforth Empire Club And Institute 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 Gosforth Empire Club And Institute last inspected?

Gosforth Empire Club And Institute was last inspected on 2026-03-05. 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 Gosforth Empire Club And Institute located?

Gosforth Empire Club And Institute is located at 32 - 34 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE3 1DX, in the Newcastle Upon Tyne local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE3 postcode area.