Garricks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
Garricks Head 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
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: 44-52 Saville Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1NT
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Garricks Head 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% | ← Garricks Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Garricks Head 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 Garricks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Garricks Head
What is Garricks Head's food hygiene rating?
Garricks Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Garricks Head 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 Garricks Head last inspected?
Garricks Head was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 Garricks Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garricks Head 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 Garricks Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Garricks Head 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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