Souvlaki Time food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Souvlaki Time holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 4 December 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: 2B Duke Street, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3PP
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Souvlaki Time 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% | ← Souvlaki Time | |
| 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 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 Souvlaki Time 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 Souvlaki Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffees And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Aloe Vera Centre \& Perfect Look And Health Ltd \& Perfect Vas Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Awesome Bars Mobile caterer | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bay Games Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Ahar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Souvlaki Time
What is Souvlaki Time's food hygiene rating?
Souvlaki Time has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Souvlaki Time 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Souvlaki Time last inspected?
Souvlaki Time was last inspected on 4 December 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 Souvlaki Time?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Souvlaki Time 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 Souvlaki Time holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Souvlaki Time 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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