North Shields has 3 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 100% achieving the top rating of 5.
Showing 1–3 of 3 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,426 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Tynemouth | 481 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Whitley Bay | 287 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Wallsend | 245 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Longbenton | 162 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Killingworth |
There are currently 3 food businesses with hygiene ratings in North Shields, out of 631,177 rated establishments across the UK.
In North Shields, the average hygiene rating is 5.0/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 100% of rated businesses in North Shields hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in North Shields 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 North Shields was last updated on 9 June 2026.
| 59 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 93% |