Cafe Cart food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Tyneside
Cafe Cart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: The Lakeside Centre, Southgate, Killingworth, NE12 6SA
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Cafe Cart 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% | ← Cafe Cart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Cart 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 Cafe Cart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe My Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Ace Playce Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Amberley Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bailey Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Cart
What is Cafe Cart's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Cart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 31 March 2023.
Is Cafe Cart 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Cart last inspected?
Cafe Cart was last inspected on 31 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 Cafe Cart?
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 Cafe Cart 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 Cafe Cart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Cafe Cart 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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