Hygienic food handling
Improvement necessaryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Foodfather food hygiene rating
The Foodfather
361 Elswick Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 8DY Inspected 14 July 2026
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 8DY Inspected 14 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Newcastle Upon Tyne
2
Some improvement necessary
Some improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Foodfather in Newcastle Upon Tyne currently has a food hygiene rating of 2 (Some improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 July 2026. The Foodfather is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 361 Elswick Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 8DY.
- Business name
- The Foodfather
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1659068
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Foodfather currently has a food hygiene rating of 2, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 2 | Some improvement necessary | Current |
| 13 August 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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