West Harton Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
West Harton Methodist 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 5 October 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: Boldon Lane Methodist Church, Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0NE
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so West Harton Methodist 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% | ← West Harton Methodist 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 West Harton Methodist 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 West Harton Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bay's News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about West Harton Methodist Church
What is West Harton Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
West Harton Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 October 2016.
Is West Harton Methodist 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 West Harton Methodist Church last inspected?
West Harton Methodist Church was last inspected on 5 October 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 West Harton Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Harton Methodist 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 West Harton Methodist Church holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects West Harton Methodist 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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