Food Hygiene Ratings in NE8

The NE8 postcode area has 257 registered food businesses with an average food hygiene rating of 3.4 out of 5. 100% of food businesses in NE8 hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5), and 4 hold the top rating of 5 (Very Good). Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the local authority based on inspections carried out by environmental health officers. The rating reflects standards of food handling, the condition of the premises, and how well food safety is managed at the time of the inspection. Ratings range from 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) to 5 (Very Good). Businesses can request a re-inspection if they believe their standards have improved since the last visit.