Backworth has 19 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 29% of food businesses in Backworth.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–19 of 19 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,401 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Tynemouth | 478 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Whitley Bay | 286 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Wallsend | 244 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Longbenton | 160 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Killingworth |
There are currently 19 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Backworth, out of 620,638 rated establishments across the UK.
In Backworth, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Backworth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Backworth are carried out by North Tyneside. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Backworth was last updated on 18 May 2026.
| 59 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 93% |