Dickas Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
Dickas Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dickas Bar was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 103 Bedford Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6PQ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Dickas Bar among the 1,251 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Dickas Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 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 Very 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 Dickas Bar 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 Dickas Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Dickas Bar
What is Dickas Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dickas Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Dickas Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dickas Bar last inspected?
Dickas Bar was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Dickas Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dickas Bar 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 Dickas Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Dickas Bar 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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