Monkseaton Arms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Tyneside
Monkseaton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 6 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: 42 Front Street, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8DP
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Monkseaton Arms 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% | ← Monkseaton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Monkseaton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew & Bind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bake Me A Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Amaze Gourmet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens Out Of School Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Allards Monkseaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Aloe Vera Centre \& Perfect Look And Health Ltd \& Perfect Vas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Monkseaton Arms
What is Monkseaton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Monkseaton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Monkseaton Arms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monkseaton Arms last inspected?
Monkseaton Arms was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Monkseaton Arms 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 Monkseaton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Monkseaton Arms 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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Monkseaton Arms is one of 280 rated food businesses in Whitley Bay. See every hygiene rating in Whitley Bay →
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