Blues Micro Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
Blues Micro Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2022, more than 3 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: 1 Percy Terrace, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7EW
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Blues Micro Pub 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% | ← Blues Micro Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blues Micro Pub 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 Blues Micro Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Barnes Institute Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2017 |
| De Giorgio Butchers Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Whitburn Village Primary Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2013 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2016 |
Questions about Blues Micro Pub
What is Blues Micro Pub's food hygiene rating?
Blues Micro Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 29 November 2022.
Is Blues Micro Pub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blues Micro Pub last inspected?
Blues Micro Pub was last inspected on 29 November 2022, more than 3 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 Blues Micro Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blues Micro Pub compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Blues Micro Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Blues Micro Pub 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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