Munchies food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Munchies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 3, 254 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6QY
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Munchies 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% | ← Munchies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Munchies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Munchies
What is Munchies's food hygiene rating?
Munchies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Munchies 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munchies last inspected?
Munchies was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Munchies compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Munchies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Munchies 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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Munchies is one of 925 rated food businesses in Tyne & Wear. See every hygiene rating in Tyne & Wear →
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