Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Whale Coffee Co food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Newcastle Upon Tyne
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
The Whale Coffee Co in Newcastle Upon Tyne currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 19 August 2026. The Whale Coffee Co is registered as an Other catering premises and is located at Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QH.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
19 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
The food hygiene rating for The Whale Coffee Co has improved from 3 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 19 February 2025 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Previous |
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