Food Hygiene Ratings in North Tyneside

1,509 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.0% rated "very good".

1,509
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
10
Rated 0 or 1
86.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.0%1,249
Good9.4%136
Satisfactory3.0%43
Improvement Needed1.0%15
Major Improvement0.6%9
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other42428.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29919.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop18512.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub16010.6%
Caring Premises1016.7%
School/college/university966.4%
Other catering premises865.7%
Mobile caterer704.6%

Food hygiene ratings in North Tyneside are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

North Tyneside currently has 1,509 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,453 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bangkok PalaceNE26 1DG0Jul 09, 2025
Deagape KitchenNE29 7TN1Nov 28, 2025
Fresh From The OvenNE29 6HW1Feb 06, 2026
Grange Post OfficeNE29 8NU1Jul 17, 2024
Lifestyle Express \& Toon IceNE12 9AL1Apr 16, 2025
Meadow Well ChineseNE29 6AA1Oct 01, 2025
Percy Main Village StoresNE29 6HW1Sep 02, 2024
Pizza MeltNE23 7HT1Aug 27, 2025
Spice Hut Whitley BayNE26 2TA1Nov 19, 2025
Wok StationNE28 8SQ1Oct 20, 2025
Aroma PizzaNE28 8JD2Dec 11, 2025
BrunchedNE29 7PG2Oct 21, 2025
Chinese ShiremoorNE27 0QR2Jan 14, 2026
Cleveland Road SuperstoreNE29 0PF2May 28, 2025
Collingwood SeafoodsNE30 1JE2May 16, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North Tyneside have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,249 food businesses in North Tyneside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in North Tyneside?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in North Tyneside?+

Inspection frequency in North Tyneside depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies