Dil And The Bear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Dil And The Bear 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Units 4 To 7 Whitley Bay Metro Station, Station Square, Whitley Bay, NE26 2QT
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Dil And The Bear 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% | ← Dil And The Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dil And The 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 Dil And The Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bramble At No 67 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Burger Drop Whitley Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Baba Yaga's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| CHAD Ltd Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Albany Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Dil And The Bear
What is Dil And The Bear's food hygiene rating?
Dil And The Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Dil And The 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dil And The Bear last inspected?
Dil And The Bear was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Dil And The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dil And The 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 Dil And The Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Dil And The 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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