Food hygiene ratings in Whitley Bay
There are 280 food businesses in Whitley Bay with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North Tyneside Council. A further 8 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Whitley Bay
89% of rated businesses in Whitley Bay hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North Tyneside as a whole, 87% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Whitley Bay is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 242 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Whitley Bay
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Dimitris Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Hog Roast Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 January 2025 |
| Pie And Panini Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 June 2025 |
| Plaza Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Whitley Bay
How many food businesses in Whitley Bay have a hygiene rating?
280 food businesses in Whitley Bay have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North Tyneside Council. 272 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Whitley Bay?
89% of rated businesses in Whitley Bay hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Whitley Bay?
5 food businesses in Whitley Bay hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Whitley Bay?
Environmental health officers at North Tyneside Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North Tyneside
- North Shields 356 places
- Wallsend 251 places
- Tynemouth 68 places
- Forest Hall 54 places
- Benton 47 places
- Killingworth 44 places
- Shiremoor 33 places
- Cullercoats 31 places
Food businesses in Whitley Bay
- 1910 5 - Very good
- 42 5 - Very good
- Acorn & Oak Soft Play 5 - Very good
- Acorn Community Church 5 - Very good
- Ahar Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Al Bear 5 - Very good
- Albany Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Albert Berry 5 - Very good
- Alcatraz 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Allards Monkseaton 5 - Very good
- Aloe Vera Centre \& Perfect Look And Health Ltd \& Perfect Vas 5 - Very good
- Aly's Bakery 4 - Good
- Amaze Gourmet Spice 5 - Very good
- Amigo Pizza 5 - Very good
- Appletree Gardens First School 5 - Very good
- Appletree Gardens Out Of School Care 5 - Very good
- Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay 5 - Very good
- Awesome Bars 5 - Very good
- B And M Stores 5 - Very good
- Baba Yaga's House 5 - Very good
- Bake Me A Cake 5 - Very good
- Baked Bites Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bangkok Palace 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion 5 - Very good
- Barnardos Young People And Families Team 5 - Very good
- Bay Games 5 - Very good
- Blue Bramble At No 67 5 - Very good
- Boots Your Local Pharmacy Exempt
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.