Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Tyneside
Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Pre School Playgroup, Cullercoats Methodist Church, The Broadway, NE30 3LJ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup 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% | ← Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup 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 Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beaches And Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Blue Bramble At No 67 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Albert Berry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| Burger Drop Whitley Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup
What is Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup last inspected?
Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup 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 Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Cullercoats Methodist Church Playgroup 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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