Papillon Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Papillon Pizza 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 23 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 236 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Papillon Pizza 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% | ← Papillon Pizza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Papillon Pizza 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 Papillon Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Baba Yaga's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Alcatraz Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| CHAD Ltd Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Acorn & Oak Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Papillon Pizza
What is Papillon Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Papillon Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 23 March 2023.
Is Papillon Pizza 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 Papillon Pizza last inspected?
Papillon Pizza was last inspected on 23 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Papillon Pizza?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papillon Pizza 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 Papillon Pizza holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Papillon Pizza 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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