1,048 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Tyneside are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
South Tyneside currently has 1,048 registered food businesses. Of these, 968 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Eastenders | NE33 5SY | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Arman | NE33 2HT | 1 | Jul 03, 2025 |
| Kwan New Golden City | NE31 1HE | 1 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Station Pizza | NE33 1TA | 1 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tino's Chippy | NE32 4DU | 1 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Tyne Dock News | NE33 5SY | 1 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 5 Quarters | NE34 0LZ | 2 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Boldon Lane News | NE34 0JT | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| David & Cindy's (General Dealer) | NE34 9TQ | 2 | May 17, 2024 |
| Dhillons Convenience Store | NE31 1YD | 2 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Keystore Westoe Superstore | NE33 4NA | 2 | May 17, 2024 |
| Ship & Royal | NE33 2HT | 2 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| South Shields Convenience | NE33 4AA | 2 | Feb 03, 2025 |
| The Lake | NE34 7AY | 2 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| The Mile Tavern | NE33 2DL | 2 | Dec 12, 2025 |
There are currently 713 food businesses in South Tyneside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in South Tyneside depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.