Shikara food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Shikara 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 181 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2DN
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Shikara 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% | ← Shikara | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shikara, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Drop Whitley Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Albany Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| CHAD Ltd Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Baba Yaga's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Blue Bramble At No 67 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Barnardos Young People And Families Team Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Shikara
What is Shikara's food hygiene rating?
Shikara has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Shikara 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 Shikara last inspected?
Shikara was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Shikara 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 Shikara is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Shikara 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Shikara is one of 280 rated food businesses in Whitley Bay. See every hygiene rating in Whitley Bay →
North Tyneside inspects and rates 1,508 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Tyneside →
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