The Curry Centre food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
The Curry Centre 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 20 February 2025, 16 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: 154 Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2JF
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Curry Centre sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ← The Curry Centre | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 The Curry Centre 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 The Curry Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach News Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Apna Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Cafe India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about The Curry Centre
What is The Curry Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Curry Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Curry Centre 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 The Curry Centre last inspected?
The Curry Centre was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Curry Centre?
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 The Curry Centre compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while The Curry Centre holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Curry Centre 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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