Garden Lane food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
Garden Lane holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 June 2024, more than 2 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: 52 Garden Lane, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1PS
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Garden Lane sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ← Garden Lane | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Garden Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Cafe 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cafe Ross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Garden Lane
What is Garden Lane's food hygiene rating?
Garden Lane has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Garden Lane safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Garden Lane last inspected?
Garden Lane was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Garden Lane compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Garden Lane holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Garden Lane 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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