Up North Pizza Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Up North Pizza Co 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Up North Deli & Pizzeria Unit R1, Village Centre, Sea Winnings Way, NE33 3PE
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Up North Pizza Co 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% | ← Up North Pizza Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Up North Pizza Co 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 Up North Pizza Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2016 |
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Age Concern Tyneside South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| Akins Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Up North Pizza Co
What is Up North Pizza Co's food hygiene rating?
Up North Pizza Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Up North Pizza Co 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 Up North Pizza Co last inspected?
Up North Pizza Co was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Up North Pizza Co?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Up North Pizza Co compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Up North Pizza Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Up North Pizza Co 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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