South Shields Raw Honey food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
South Shields Raw Honey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 February 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: Unit 304, South Shields Business Works, Henry Robson Way, NE33 1RF
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so South Shields Raw Honey 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% | ← South Shields Raw Honey | |
| 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 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 South Shields Raw Honey 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 South Shields Raw Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Cafe 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cafe @ the Word Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about South Shields Raw Honey
What is South Shields Raw Honey's food hygiene rating?
South Shields Raw Honey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 3 February 2022.
Is South Shields Raw Honey 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Shields Raw Honey last inspected?
South Shields Raw Honey was last inspected on 3 February 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 South Shields Raw Honey?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Shields Raw Honey compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while South Shields Raw Honey holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects South Shields Raw Honey 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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