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Food hygiene in Howdon

In the last month 2 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon were given a hygiene score, the same as the middle North Tyneside area, and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it 13th of 25 North Tyneside areas for inspections. Over three months, 65% of the 34 places scored here got a 5, below the 79% across North Tyneside. 4 places scored 2 or below. 3 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

NE28, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon

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2hygiene scoreslast 31 days
65%scored 5last 3 months · North Tyneside 79%
4scored 0 to 2last 3 months
3waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon.

New food places

  • New food place0.95 miles

    New takeaway: Jolly Bowman

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    The Jolly Bowman, Addington Drive, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9UR
  • New food place1.3 miles

    New on the food register: Greggs Plc

    A shop, already rated 5 out of 5 for hygiene.

    16 - 24 High Street West, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 8HU

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Dragon Chinese Takeaway was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 7 September 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Jaks was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 3 September 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Wazos was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 26 August 2026. Shops
  • Percy Main Village Stores was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. Shops

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

3 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Howdon against North Tyneside

Food hygieneHowdonMiddle North Tyneside area
Scores, last month22
Scores, last 3 months3414
Scored 5, last 3 months65%79% (all North Tyneside)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months41
Waiting for a first inspection31

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Howdon23465%43
Wallsend32770%25
Jarrow21953%33
Hebburn11953%26
Chirton11283%10
Meadow Well11070%20
Percy Main0667%10
See every North Tyneside area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in North Tyneside page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Howdon?

In the last three months 34 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon were given a hygiene score, and 22 (65%) scored 5. Across North Tyneside, 79% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Howdon had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Dragon Chinese Takeaway was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 7 September 2026, Jaks was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 3 September 2026, Wazos was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 26 August 2026 and Percy Main Village Stores was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Howdon?

3 food places near Howdon are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.