Spice Hut Whitley Bay food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Spice Hut Whitley Bay 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 21 April 2026, 2 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: 234 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2TA
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Spice Hut Whitley Bay 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% | ← Spice Hut Whitley Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spice Hut Whitley Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Yaga's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| CHAD Ltd Caring Premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Albany Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Burger Drop Whitley Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Alcatraz Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Spice Hut Whitley Bay
What is Spice Hut Whitley Bay's food hygiene rating?
Spice Hut Whitley Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Spice Hut Whitley Bay 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 Spice Hut Whitley Bay last inspected?
Spice Hut Whitley Bay was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Spice Hut Whitley Bay 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 Spice Hut Whitley Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Spice Hut Whitley Bay 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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Spice Hut Whitley Bay is one of 280 rated food businesses in Whitley Bay. See every hygiene rating in Whitley Bay →
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