Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Tyneside
Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pearey House Centre For The Blind, Preston Park, North Shields, NE29 9JR
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| 19 Restaurant @TGC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Billy Mill Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired
What is Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired's food hygiene rating?
Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired last inspected?
Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Pearey House Centre For Visually Impaired is one of 356 rated food businesses in North Shields. See every hygiene rating in North Shields →
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