Smart Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Smart Fry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 46 Verne Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7LT
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Smart Fry sits behind roughly 1,368 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ← Smart Fry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Smart Fry 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 Smart Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Mill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Avon Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| A-Z Premier Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Smart Fry
What is Smart Fry's food hygiene rating?
Smart Fry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Tyneside Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Smart Fry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Smart Fry last inspected?
Smart Fry was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Smart Fry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smart Fry compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Smart Fry holds a 3. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Smart Fry 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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