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Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Latest rating available

The National Trust food hygiene rating

The National Trust

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Whitburn
Tyne & Wear
SR6 7NH
Inspected 28 September 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by South Tyneside

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

The National Trust in South Tyneside currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 28 September 2026. The National Trust is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7NH.

Business name
The National Trust
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
South Tyneside
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
28 September 2026
FHRS ID
1677850
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

28 September 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

The National Trust has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
28 September 2026 5 Very good Current
23 September 2024 5 Very good Previous