Al-Azhar Mosque food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Al-Azhar Mosque 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
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
91% of rated food businesses in South Tyneside score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Tyneside ratings →
Address: Al-Azhar Mosque. Al Hazar Mosque, Laygate, South Shields, NE33 5RW
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Al-Azhar Mosque among the 728 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 | 728 | 74% | ← Al-Azhar Mosque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 47 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Questions about Al-Azhar Mosque
What is Al-Azhar Mosque's food hygiene rating?
Al-Azhar Mosque has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Al-Azhar Mosque 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 Al-Azhar Mosque last inspected?
Al-Azhar Mosque was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Al-Azhar Mosque compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 989 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Al-Azhar Mosque is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Al-Azhar Mosque 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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Al-Azhar Mosque is one of 928 rated food businesses in Tyne & Wear. See every hygiene rating in Tyne & Wear →
South Tyneside inspects and rates 1,036 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Tyneside →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/
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