Athol House Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Tyneside
Athol House Guesthouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 10 August 2016, 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: 21 Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4LS
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Athol House Guesthouse sits behind roughly 722 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 163 | 17% | ← Athol House Guesthouse | |
| 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 Athol House Guesthouse 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 Athol House Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| Age Concern Tyneside South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Athol House Guesthouse
What is Athol House Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Athol House Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 10 August 2016.
Is Athol House Guesthouse 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Athol House Guesthouse last inspected?
Athol House Guesthouse was last inspected on 10 August 2016, 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 Athol House Guesthouse?
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 Athol House Guesthouse compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Athol House Guesthouse holds a 4. 163 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Athol House Guesthouse 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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