ST News Tynemouth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
ST News Tynemouth holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
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: 64 Front Street, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4BT
How it compares in North Tyneside
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,440 rated places in North Tyneside score this low, about one in 80. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← ST News Tynemouth | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 ST News Tynemouth the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to ST News Tynemouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Alev's Of Tynemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Allard's Lounge Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Alfie And Fins Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Buy The Kilo Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bay And Laurel Tynemouth Aquarium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| 19 Restaurant @TGC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bait Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about ST News Tynemouth
What is ST News Tynemouth's food hygiene rating?
ST News Tynemouth has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Tyneside Council on 31 March 2026.
Is ST News Tynemouth safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was ST News Tynemouth last inspected?
ST News Tynemouth 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 ST News Tynemouth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ST News Tynemouth 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 ST News Tynemouth holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects ST News Tynemouth 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Tyneside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: North Tyneside
Understanding this rating
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