Whitley Bay has 286 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 89% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 37 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Whitley Bay.
35 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
14 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,391 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Tynemouth | 478 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Wallsend | 244 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Longbenton | 160 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Killingworth | 59 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Station Road | 35 | 4.3/5 | 71% |
There are currently 286 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Whitley Bay, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Whitley Bay, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 89% of rated businesses in Whitley Bay hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay was last updated on 14 May 2026.