Donatello's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Donatello's 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 5 February 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: 101 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1NU
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Donatello's 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% | ← Donatello's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Donatello's 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 Donatello's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Age Concern Tyneside South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Donatello's
What is Donatello's's food hygiene rating?
Donatello's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Donatello's 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 Donatello's last inspected?
Donatello's was last inspected on 5 February 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 Donatello's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donatello's compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Donatello's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Donatello's 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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