The Lock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
The Lock holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Port Of Tyne Royal Quays Marina, Albert Edward Dock, Coble Dene, NE29 6DU
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Lock among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ← The Lock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Lock none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| A-Z Premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Brood Play Cafe And Hatch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about The Lock
What is The Lock's food hygiene rating?
The Lock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 27 October 2025.
Is The Lock safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lock last inspected?
The Lock was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lock compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and The Lock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Lock and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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