Acorn & Oak Soft Play

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Acorn & Oak Soft Play is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Unit 1, 305 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear, NE26 2HU, in the North Tyneside local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Tyneside oversees 1,519 registered food businesses, of which 92% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Tyneside is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Unit 1, 305 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
Postcode
NE26 2HU
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1640320

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Acorn & Oak Soft Play?

Acorn & Oak Soft Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Tyneside.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Acorn & Oak Soft Play last inspected?

Acorn & Oak Soft Play was last inspected on 2025-01-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Acorn & Oak Soft Play located?

Acorn & Oak Soft Play is located at Unit 1, 305 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear , NE26 2HU, in the North Tyneside local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE26 postcode area.