Village Delights food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Village Delights holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Village Delights was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Village Delights, 181A Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Village Delights 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% | ← Village Delights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Village Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Village Delights
What is Village Delights's food hygiene rating?
Village Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Village Delights 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Delights last inspected?
Village Delights was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Village Delights compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Village Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Village Delights 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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