Sambuca Forest Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Sambuca Forest Hall 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 15 October 2025, 9 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: 74 - 82 Great Lime Road, West Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AL
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Sambuca Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sambuca Forest Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cafe Cart Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cafe My Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Ashfield Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Ace Playce Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Sambuca Forest Hall
What is Sambuca Forest Hall's food hygiene rating?
Sambuca Forest Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Sambuca Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall last inspected?
Sambuca Forest Hall was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Sambuca Forest Hall 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 Forest Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Sambuca Forest Hall 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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Sambuca Forest Hall is one of 15 rated food businesses in West Moor. See every hygiene rating in West Moor →
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