Rustic Cup food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Rustic Cup 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2TH
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Rustic Cup 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% | ← Rustic Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rustic Cup 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 Rustic Cup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bay Games Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acorn & Oak Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Coffees And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
Questions about Rustic Cup
What is Rustic Cup's food hygiene rating?
Rustic Cup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Rustic Cup 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 Rustic Cup last inspected?
Rustic Cup was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Rustic Cup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rustic Cup 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 Rustic Cup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Rustic Cup 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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