1,035 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.1% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,035 registered food businesses for South Tyneside. Of these, 983 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Balti Village | NE33 4QX | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Abbey's Eastenders | NE33 5SY | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Namaste, | NE34 8AQ | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| Tino's Chippy | NE32 4DU | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tyne Dock News | NE33 5SY | 1 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| 5 Quarters | NE34 0LZ | 2 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Ankara Pizza and Kebab South Shields | NE34 0TQ | 2 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Boldon Lane News | NE34 0JT | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Cafe 71 | NE33 1PN | 2 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Crown Bingo | NE34 0AG | 2 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| David & Cindy's (General Dealer) | NE34 9TQ | 2 | May 17, 2024 |
| Dhillons Convenience Store | NE31 1YD | 2 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Guy's Chinese Takeaway | NE34 0TQ | 2 | May 20, 2026 |
| Jash Convenience Store (Premier) | SR6 7DL | 2 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Keystore Westoe Superstore | NE33 4NA | 2 | May 17, 2024 |
The source snapshot contains 728 food businesses in South Tyneside with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.1% 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.