Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Tyneside
Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: 63 Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 3LZ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay among the 1,251 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 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 Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay 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 Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Ahar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Awesome Bars Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Coquet Park First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aloe Vera Centre \& Perfect Look And Health Ltd \& Perfect Vas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 1910 Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Coffees And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
Questions about Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay
What is Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay's food hygiene rating?
Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay last inspected?
Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay?
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 Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay 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 Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Artisan Bakery Whitley Bay 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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