North Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
North Star 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 24 October 2023, more than 2 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 Pow Burn, 97 - 98 Bedford Street, North Shields, NE29 6QH
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts North Star 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% | ← North Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 North Star 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 North Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about North Star
What is North Star's food hygiene rating?
North Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 24 October 2023.
Is North Star 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 North Star last inspected?
North Star was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 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 North Star?
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 North Star 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 North Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects North Star 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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North Star is one of 356 rated food businesses in North Shields. See every hygiene rating in North Shields →
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