Tyne and Wear has 9 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 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Takeaway/sandwich shop is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Tyne and Wear.
Showing 1–9 of 9 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,391 | 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 9 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Tyne and Wear, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Tyne and Wear, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Tyne and Wear hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear was last updated on 13 May 2026.
| 59 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 93% |