The Travelling Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
The Travelling Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 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: Newcastle Road, West Boldon, Tyne & Wear, NE36 0BQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts The Travelling Man among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ← The Travelling Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 The Travelling Man 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 The Travelling Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Boldon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Cineworld Starbucks Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Boldon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Booze Buster Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2014 |
Questions about The Travelling Man
What is The Travelling Man's food hygiene rating?
The Travelling Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Travelling Man safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Travelling Man last inspected?
The Travelling Man was last inspected on 15 January 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 The Travelling Man?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Travelling Man compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and The Travelling Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Travelling Man 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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