Bits and Pieces food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Bits and Pieces holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bits And Pieces, 81 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Bits and Pieces among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 721 | 74% | ← Bits and Pieces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bits and Pieces 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 Bits and Pieces, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Booze N Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Boldon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Barbour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2014 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Bits and Pieces
What is Bits and Pieces's food hygiene rating?
Bits and Pieces has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 31 January 2017.
Is Bits and Pieces 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bits and Pieces last inspected?
Bits and Pieces was last inspected on 31 January 2017, more than 9 years 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 Bits and Pieces?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bits and Pieces compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Bits and Pieces is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Bits and Pieces 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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