The Longship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
The Longship holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: The Longship. The Longship, Ushaw Road, Hebburn, NE31 2YA
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts The Longship 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% | ← The Longship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Longship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedewell CPU School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bedewell Grange Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Best One Mobile caterer | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Black Road Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2016 |
| Butty and a brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cafe Obscura Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about The Longship
What is The Longship's food hygiene rating?
The Longship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Longship 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Longship last inspected?
The Longship was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does The Longship compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and The Longship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Longship 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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The Longship is one of 925 rated food businesses in Tyne & Wear. See every hygiene rating in Tyne & Wear →
South Tyneside inspects and rates 1,038 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Tyneside →
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