The Crafty Cold Well food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
The Crafty Cold Well 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
This is a fresh result: The Crafty Cold Well was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Cauldwell Lane, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8LN
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Crafty Cold Well 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% | ← The Crafty Cold Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Crafty Cold Well 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 The Crafty Cold Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaze Gourmet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Brew & Bind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bake Me A Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens Out Of School Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Allards Monkseaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Albert Berry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
Questions about The Crafty Cold Well
What is The Crafty Cold Well's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Cold Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Crafty Cold Well 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 The Crafty Cold Well last inspected?
The Crafty Cold Well was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Crafty Cold Well?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Crafty Cold Well 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 The Crafty Cold Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Crafty Cold Well 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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