The Ashley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
The Ashley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 June 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: 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4SS
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ashley sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ← The Ashley | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Ashley 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 Ashley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bay's News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The Ashley
What is The Ashley's food hygiene rating?
The Ashley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 16 June 2017.
Is The Ashley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ashley last inspected?
The Ashley was last inspected on 16 June 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 The Ashley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ashley 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 Ashley holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Ashley 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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