The Printworks Bar & Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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
This is a fresh result: The Printworks Bar & Lounge was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 9 Within, 20 Arrow Close, Stephenson Industrial Estate, NE12 6QN
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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% | ← The Printworks Bar & Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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 Printworks Bar & Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cart Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bailey Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Ace Playce Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cafe My Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Camperdown Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Brew & Batch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about The Printworks Bar & Lounge
What is The Printworks Bar & Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Printworks Bar & Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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 The Printworks Bar & Lounge last inspected?
The Printworks Bar & Lounge was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Printworks Bar & Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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 The Printworks Bar & Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Printworks Bar & Lounge 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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