TonKin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
TonKin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 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: 89 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5PZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so TonKin sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← TonKin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to TonKin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| After 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 1 Asia Supermarket Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1867 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Amaysia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about TonKin
What is TonKin's food hygiene rating?
TonKin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 17 February 2026.
Is TonKin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was TonKin last inspected?
TonKin was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
How does TonKin compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while TonKin holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects TonKin 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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