Al Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
Al Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: 46 - 60 Park View, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2TH
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Al Bear among the 1,251 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Al Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 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 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 Al Bear 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 Al Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Games Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acorn & Oak Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Coffees And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Al Bear
What is Al Bear's food hygiene rating?
Al Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Al Bear 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Bear last inspected?
Al Bear was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Al Bear?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Bear 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 Al Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Al Bear 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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