Michael's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Michael's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Market Place, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1BH
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Michael's Cafe 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% | ← Michael's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Michael's Cafe 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 Michael's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cafe @ the Word Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Michael's Cafe
What is Michael's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Michael's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Michael's Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michael's Cafe last inspected?
Michael's Cafe was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months 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 Michael's Cafe?
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 Michael's Cafe compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Michael's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Michael's Cafe 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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