Somals And Spirit King food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Somals And Spirit King holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 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: 21/23, Benton Lane, West Moor, NE12 7NP
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Somals And Spirit King 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% | ← Somals And Spirit King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Somals And Spirit King 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 Somals And Spirit King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Circo - Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cafe Cart Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bailey Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cafe My Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Somals And Spirit King
What is Somals And Spirit King's food hygiene rating?
Somals And Spirit King has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Somals And Spirit King 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Somals And Spirit King last inspected?
Somals And Spirit King was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Somals And Spirit King?
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 Somals And Spirit King 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 Somals And Spirit King is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Somals And Spirit King 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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