1,509 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.0% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Palace | NE26 1DG | 0 | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Deagape Kitchen | NE29 7TN | 1 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Fresh From The Oven | NE29 6HW | 1 | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Grange Post Office | NE29 8NU | 1 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Lifestyle Express \& Toon Ice | NE12 9AL | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Meadow Well Chinese | NE29 6AA | 1 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Percy Main Village Stores | NE29 6HW | 1 | Sep 02, 2024 |
| Pizza Melt | NE23 7HT | 1 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Spice Hut Whitley Bay | NE26 2TA | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Wok Station | NE28 8SQ | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Aroma Pizza | NE28 8JD | 2 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Brunched | NE29 7PG | 2 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Chinese Shiremoor | NE27 0QR | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cleveland Road Superstore | NE29 0PF | 2 | May 28, 2025 |
| Collingwood Seafoods | NE30 1JE | 2 | May 16, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.