Whitley Lodge Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Whitley Lodge Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 3 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: 11 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3HL
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Whitley Lodge Tandoori 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% | ← Whitley Lodge Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whitley Lodge Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Bites Bakery Other catering premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Coquet Park First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cara Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Ahar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Awesome Bars Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| 1910 Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Whitley Lodge Tandoori
What is Whitley Lodge Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Whitley Lodge Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Whitley Lodge Tandoori 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitley Lodge Tandoori last inspected?
Whitley Lodge Tandoori was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Whitley Lodge Tandoori 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 Whitley Lodge Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Whitley Lodge Tandoori 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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