Sambuca Tyne Tunnel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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 4 November 2024, 20 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: Sambucca, Northumberland Dock Road, East Howdon, NE28 6ST
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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% | ← Sambuca Tyne Tunnel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Bewicke Service Station (Premier Store) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Alexander Cafe Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| A-Z Premier Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Birch Street Stores Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Sambuca Tyne Tunnel
What is Sambuca Tyne Tunnel's food hygiene rating?
Sambuca Tyne Tunnel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel last inspected?
Sambuca Tyne Tunnel was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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 Sambuca Tyne Tunnel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Sambuca Tyne Tunnel 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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