The Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
The Diner holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: Unit 1 Blue Bell Crossing, Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, NE27 0RR
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Diner sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← The Diner | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Diner 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 Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Chinese Shiremoor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| BB's Coffee Shop And Store Confectionary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Allotment Social Club And Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2019 |
| Backworth Colliery Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Backworth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Aramark @ Accenture Newcastle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about The Diner
What is The Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Diner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Diner safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Diner last inspected?
The Diner was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Diner compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while The Diner holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Diner 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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