Simonside Outdoor Adventure food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Simonside Outdoor Adventure 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 23 October 2012, more than 13 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: Simonside Centre, St Simon Street, South Shields, NE34 9SD
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Simonside Outdoor Adventure 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% | ← Simonside Outdoor Adventure | |
| 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 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 Simonside Outdoor Adventure 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 Simonside Outdoor Adventure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Bits and Pieces Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Barbour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Simonside Outdoor Adventure
What is Simonside Outdoor Adventure's food hygiene rating?
Simonside Outdoor Adventure has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 23 October 2012.
Is Simonside Outdoor Adventure 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 Simonside Outdoor Adventure last inspected?
Simonside Outdoor Adventure was last inspected on 23 October 2012, more than 13 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 Simonside Outdoor Adventure?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Simonside Outdoor Adventure compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Simonside Outdoor Adventure holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Simonside Outdoor Adventure 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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