Living Waters Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Living Waters Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 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: Alice Street/, St Judes Terrace, South Shields, NE33 5PB
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Living Waters Church 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% | ← Living Waters Church | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Living Waters Church 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 Living Waters Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Living Waters Church
What is Living Waters Church's food hygiene rating?
Living Waters Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Living Waters Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Living Waters Church last inspected?
Living Waters Church was last inspected on 19 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 Living Waters Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Living Waters Church compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Living Waters Church holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Living Waters Church 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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