The Whale Coffee Co food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Whale Coffee Co holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Whale Coffee Co sits behind roughly 2,213 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ← The Whale Coffee Co | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whale Coffee Co 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 Whale Coffee Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMart Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Al dente cucina italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Banyan Newcastle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Assemble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ai Fiori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bamboo Milk Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 1901 - Manors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Whale Coffee Co
What is The Whale Coffee Co's food hygiene rating?
The Whale Coffee Co has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Whale Coffee Co safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Whale Coffee Co last inspected?
The Whale Coffee Co was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Whale Coffee Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Whale Coffee Co 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 The Whale Coffee Co holds a 3. 178 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Whale Coffee Co 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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