Abbey's Eastenders food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Abbey's Eastenders holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 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: 400 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5SY
How it compares in South Tyneside
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 975 rated places in South Tyneside score this low, about one in 163. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 163 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Abbey's Eastenders | |
| 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 Abbey's Eastenders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay's News Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Abbey's Eastenders
What is Abbey's Eastenders's food hygiene rating?
Abbey's Eastenders has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Abbey's Eastenders safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Abbey's Eastenders last inspected?
Abbey's Eastenders was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Abbey's Eastenders compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Abbey's Eastenders holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Abbey's Eastenders 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Tyneside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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