Regional overview
Food hygiene ratings in the North East
The North East — part of England — has 22,895 food businesses with a published food hygiene rating across 13 local authorities, with an average rating of 4.74 out of 5. 83% are rated 5 (Very Good) and 0% are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).
22,895food businesses rated
83%rated 5 (Very Good)
0%rated 0 (Urgent)
13local authorities
Rating distribution across the North East
Very Good17,220
Good2,161
Generally Satisfactory886
Improvement Necessary239
Major Improvement Necessary151
Urgent Improvement Necessary22
Local authorities in the North East
| Local authority | Businesses | Rated 5 | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4,620 | 3,076 (67%) | 4.63 |
| Northumberland | 3,471 | 2,795 (81%) | 4.87 |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne | 2,696 | 1,888 (70%) | 4.55 |
| Sunderland | 2,316 | 1,631 (70%) | 4.74 |
| Gateshead | 1,625 | 1,167 (72%) | 4.75 |
| Stockton On Tees | 1,556 | 1,344 (86%) | 4.93 |
| North Tyneside | 1,497 | 1,240 (83%) | 4.79 |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 1,232 | 1,071 (87%) | 4.91 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,152 | 867 (75%) | 4.7 |
| South Tyneside | 1,043 | 719 (69%) | 4.61 |
| Darlington | 912 | 751 (82%) | 4.84 |
| Hartlepool | 772 | 668 (87%) | 4.88 |
| River Tees | 3 | 3 (100%) | 5 |