Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Fat Ox food hygiene rating
The Fat Ox
278 Whitley Road
Whitley Bay
Tyne And Wear
NE26 2TG Inspected 4 August 2026
Whitley Bay
Tyne And Wear
NE26 2TG Inspected 4 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Tyneside
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Fat Ox in North Tyneside currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 4 August 2026. The Fat Ox is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 278 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear, NE26 2TG.
- Business name
- The Fat Ox
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 4 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 971602
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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
4 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Fat Ox has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 8 March 2022 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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