Hinnies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
Hinnies 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 10 East Parade, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 1AP
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Hinnies 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% | ← Hinnies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hinnies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Community Church Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Alcatraz Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| 1910 Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Barnardos Young People And Families Team Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Hinnies
What is Hinnies's food hygiene rating?
Hinnies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Hinnies 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 Hinnies last inspected?
Hinnies was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Hinnies 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 Hinnies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Hinnies 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Hinnies is one of 280 rated food businesses in Whitley Bay. See every hygiene rating in Whitley Bay →
North Tyneside inspects and rates 1,508 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Tyneside →
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