Alum House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
Alum House 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: River Drive, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1LH
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Alum House 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% | ← Alum House | |
| 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 Alum House 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 Alum House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby I Love You Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Apna Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bubble Waffle & Crepes (Mobile) Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2019 |
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Bait Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Alum House
What is Alum House's food hygiene rating?
Alum House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Alum House 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 Alum House last inspected?
Alum House was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Alum House?
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 Alum House compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Alum House holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Alum House 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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