The Whale Coffee Co. food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Whale Coffee Co. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Unit 3 Branton South Brunton Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 9DZ
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
That puts The Whale Coffee Co. among the 1,895 places in Newcastle Upon Tyne holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,895 | 75% | ← The Whale Coffee Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunton First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Corner Pocket Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brunton Park News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bunns of Brunton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dhillons Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Whale Coffee Co. 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whale Coffee Co. last inspected?
The Whale Coffee Co. was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". 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, and The Whale Coffee Co. is one of them.
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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