The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Souter Lighthouse, Coast Road, Whitburn, SR6 7NH
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds 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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds 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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2016 |
| Cleadon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Cleadon Tower Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Blues Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Barnes Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2017 |
| De Giorgio Butchers Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds
What is The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds's food hygiene rating?
The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 16 June 2023.
Is The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds last inspected?
The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds was last inspected on 16 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds?
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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds 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 Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects The Leas Kiosk - Velvet Beds 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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