Potter Street Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Potter Street Cafe 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: Verne Hotel, Potter Street, Wallsend, NE28 6TZ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Potter Street Cafe 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% | ← Potter Street Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Potter Street Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store) Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Auckland Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Alexander Cafe Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Birch Street Stores Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2016 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Black Road Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Potter Street Cafe
What is Potter Street Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Potter Street Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 5 January 2026.
Is Potter Street Cafe 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 Potter Street Cafe last inspected?
Potter Street Cafe was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Potter Street Cafe 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 Potter Street Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Potter Street Cafe 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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Potter Street Cafe is one of 251 rated food businesses in Wallsend. See every hygiene rating in Wallsend →
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