Schools Out At Backworth Park food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Tyneside
Schools Out At Backworth Park holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Backworth Park Primary School, Hotspur North, Backworth, NE27 0FZ
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Schools Out At Backworth Park sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← Schools Out At Backworth Park | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Schools Out At Backworth Park 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 Schools Out At Backworth Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth Colliery Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Backworth Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Backworth Miners Welfare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| B And M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Chinese Shiremoor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Schools Out At Backworth Park
What is Schools Out At Backworth Park's food hygiene rating?
Schools Out At Backworth Park has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Schools Out At Backworth Park 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Schools Out At Backworth Park last inspected?
Schools Out At Backworth Park was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months 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 Schools Out At Backworth Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Schools Out At Backworth Park compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Schools Out At Backworth Park holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Schools Out At Backworth Park 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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