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Food hygiene ratings in South Shields

There are 29 food businesses in South Shields with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by South Tyneside Council.

Hygiene standards in South Shields

79% of rated businesses in South Shields hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. None currently sits at 2 or below.

Across South Tyneside as a whole, 74% of rated food businesses hold a 5. South Shields does better, by 5 percentage points.

How the 29 rated businesses in South Shields score
5 23 79%
4 4 14%
3 2 7%
2 0 0%
1 0 0%
0 0 0%

Questions about food hygiene in South Shields

How many food businesses in South Shields have a hygiene rating?

29 food businesses in South Shields have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by South Tyneside Council. 29 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Shields?

79% of rated businesses in South Shields hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in South Shields?

No. No rated food business in South Shields currently scores 2 or below.

Who inspects food businesses in South Shields?

Environmental health officers at South Tyneside Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

Nearby towns in South Tyneside

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Food businesses in South Shields

Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.