Arbeia food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Arbeia holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 May 2022, more than 4 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: 18-26 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2HZ
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Arbeia 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% | ← Arbeia | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Arbeia 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 Arbeia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Apna Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Arbeia
What is Arbeia's food hygiene rating?
Arbeia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 May 2022.
Is Arbeia 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arbeia last inspected?
Arbeia was last inspected on 5 May 2022, more than 4 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 Arbeia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arbeia compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Arbeia holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Arbeia 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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