What is the average food hygiene rating in North Tyneside?

The average food hygiene rating in North Tyneside is 4.79 out of 5, across 1,444 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Tyneside compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.1% of rated premises in North Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Tyneside 87 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in North Tyneside have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,244 food businesses in North Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.1% of the 1,444 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North Tyneside have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in North Tyneside are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this North Tyneside food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Tyneside (1,506 establishments on record, 1,444 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Tyneside

In North Tyneside, 86.1% of 1,444 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 1,506 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Tyneside has 1,244 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,444 rated premises (86.1%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.4 pp
National rank: 87 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in North Tyneside

5★ Very Good

1,244 (86.1%)

4★ Good

128 (8.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

46 (3.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 8 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 8 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Tyneside: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Tyneside?: The average food hygiene rating in North Tyneside is 4.79 out of 5, across 1,444 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Tyneside compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.1% of rated premises in North Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Tyneside 87 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in North Tyneside have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,244 food businesses in North Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.1% of the 1,444 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Tyneside have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in North Tyneside are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this North Tyneside food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Tyneside (1,506 establishments on record, 1,444 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in North Tyneside

Rockcliffe ArmsCaring Premises · Algernon Place, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear · NE26 2DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Western Community Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear · NE28 8QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Little Sunshine ChildcareCaring Premises · Nursery Unit, St Aidans Roman Catholic Primary School, Coniston Road, Wallsend · NE28 0EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Premier Meadway NewsRetailers - other · 4 Mead Crescent, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · NE12 9RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Shop N DriveRetailers - other · Petrol Filling Station, Earsdon Road, Shiremoor, Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE27 0RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
YMCA Day NurseryCaring Premises · 7 Northumberland Place, North Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE30 1QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Kids 1st QuorumOther catering premises · Kids First Day Nursery, Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Longbenton · NE12 8FB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
SeabankTakeaway/sandwich shop · NE26
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Route 66Takeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 16, New York Road, Algernon Industrial Estate, Shiremoor · NE27 0NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
NicnoshRetailers - other · 214 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear · NE26 2TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Uncles Panuozzo And SandwichesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34A Spence Terrace, North Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE29 0JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Chirton Filling Station T/A Penny PetroleumRetailers - other · Chirton Petrol Filling Station, Front Street, Chirton, North Shields · NE29 0JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North Tyneside

Best One Post OfficeRetailers - other · 22 Forest Hall Road, Forest Hall, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · NE12 9AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2025
Deagape KitchenRetailers - other · Unit 6 Restoration House, West Chirton Industrial Estate South, Norham Road, North Shields · NE29 7TN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2025
Bangkok PalaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Park Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear · NE26 1DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026
Wok StationTakeaway/sandwich shop · 266 Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear · NE28 8SQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 October 2025
Like Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 237 - 239 Bridge Road South, North Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE29 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2025
Fresh From The OvenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 43 Burdon Street, Percy Main, North Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE29 6HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Percy Main Village StoresRetailers - other · 34 Burdon Street, Percy Main, North Shields, Tyne And Wear · NE29 6HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2024
Pizza MeltTakeaway/sandwich shop · 25 Weetslade Road, Dudley, Northumberland · NE23 7HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,506 real Food Standards Agency records for North Tyneside, of which 1,444 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.