The Grey Hen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
The Grey Hen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 20 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 141 Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0EN
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grey Hen 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% | ← The Grey Hen | |
| 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 The Grey Hen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Grey Hen
What is The Grey Hen's food hygiene rating?
The Grey Hen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 20 January 2025.
Is The Grey Hen 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grey Hen last inspected?
The Grey Hen was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does The Grey Hen compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while The Grey Hen holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Grey Hen 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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