Hot N Tasty food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Hot N Tasty 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 325-327 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4JB
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Hot N Tasty 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% | ← Hot N Tasty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hot N Tasty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Hot N Tasty
What is Hot N Tasty's food hygiene rating?
Hot N Tasty has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Hot N Tasty 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 Hot N Tasty last inspected?
Hot N Tasty was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Hot N Tasty compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Hot N Tasty is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Hot N Tasty 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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