Wai Ho food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Tyneside
Wai Ho holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: 5 Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AR
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Wai Ho sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← Wai Ho | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wai Ho 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 Wai Ho, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ashfield Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Circo - Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cafe Cart Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
Questions about Wai Ho
What is Wai Ho's food hygiene rating?
Wai Ho has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Wai Ho safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wai Ho last inspected?
Wai Ho was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Wai Ho?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wai Ho compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Wai Ho holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Wai Ho 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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