The Links Arts Galley food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Tyneside
The Links Arts Galley 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 2 September 2024, 22 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: Links Art Gallery, Dukes Walk, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TP
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Links Arts Galley 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% | ← The Links Arts Galley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Links Arts Galley 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 The Links Arts Galley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquet Park First School School/college/university | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Eastbourne House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cara Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 1910 Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Earl & Eve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Baked Bites Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about The Links Arts Galley
What is The Links Arts Galley's food hygiene rating?
The Links Arts Galley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 2 September 2024.
Is The Links Arts Galley 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 The Links Arts Galley last inspected?
The Links Arts Galley was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 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 The Links Arts Galley?
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 The Links Arts Galley 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 The Links Arts Galley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Links Arts Galley 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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