Circo - Italian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Circo - Italian Kitchen 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: Unit 2 Dukes Walk, Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, NE12 8BW
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Circo - Italian Kitchen 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% | ← Circo - Italian Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Circo - Italian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Benton Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Benton House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Circo - Italian Kitchen
What is Circo - Italian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Circo - Italian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Circo - Italian Kitchen 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 Circo - Italian Kitchen last inspected?
Circo - Italian Kitchen was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Circo - Italian Kitchen 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 Circo - Italian Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Circo - Italian Kitchen 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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Circo - Italian Kitchen is one of 31 rated food businesses in Longbenton. See every hygiene rating in Longbenton →
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