Crown of India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Crown of India holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: 214 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Crown of India 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% | ← Crown of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Crown of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Apna Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Annie's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2016 |
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Age Concern Tyneside South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
Questions about Crown of India
What is Crown of India's food hygiene rating?
Crown of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Crown of India 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown of India last inspected?
Crown of India was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Crown of India compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Crown of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Crown of India 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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Crown of India is one of 925 rated food businesses in Tyne & Wear. See every hygiene rating in Tyne & Wear →
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