Charleston's Coffee House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Charleston's Coffee House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Charlestons Coffee House, 8 Mile End Road, South Shields, NE33 1TS
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Charleston's Coffee 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% | ← Charleston's Coffee 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charleston's Coffee House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Charleston's Coffee House
What is Charleston's Coffee House's food hygiene rating?
Charleston's Coffee House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Charleston's Coffee 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charleston's Coffee House last inspected?
Charleston's Coffee House was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Charleston's Coffee 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 Charleston's Coffee House holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Charleston's Coffee 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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