Addison Street Short Break Care Unit food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Tyneside
Addison Street Short Break Care Unit 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 11 February 2026, 4 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: 31 Addison Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6LR
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Addison Street Short Break Care Unit among the 1,251 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Addison Street Short Break Care Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Addison Street Short Break Care Unit 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 Addison Street Short Break Care Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Baby I Love You Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Addison Street Short Break Care Unit
What is Addison Street Short Break Care Unit's food hygiene rating?
Addison Street Short Break Care Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Addison Street Short Break Care Unit 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 Addison Street Short Break Care Unit last inspected?
Addison Street Short Break Care Unit was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 4 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 Addison Street Short Break Care Unit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Addison Street Short Break Care Unit 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 Addison Street Short Break Care Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Addison Street Short Break Care Unit 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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