Willows Cat Adoption Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Willows Cat Adoption Centre 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 25 July 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: 1A Wantage Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4RY
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Willows Cat Adoption Centre 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% | ← Willows Cat Adoption Centre | |
| 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 Willows Cat Adoption Centre 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 Willows Cat Adoption Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
Questions about Willows Cat Adoption Centre
What is Willows Cat Adoption Centre's food hygiene rating?
Willows Cat Adoption Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 25 July 2016.
Is Willows Cat Adoption Centre 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 Willows Cat Adoption Centre last inspected?
Willows Cat Adoption Centre was last inspected on 25 July 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 Willows Cat Adoption Centre?
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 Willows Cat Adoption Centre compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Willows Cat Adoption Centre holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Willows Cat Adoption Centre 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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