South Shields and Westoe Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
South Shields and Westoe Club 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Westoe Rugby Club, Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4EA
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts South Shields and Westoe Club 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% | ← South Shields and Westoe Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Shields and Westoe Club 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 South Shields and Westoe Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
Questions about South Shields and Westoe Club
What is South Shields and Westoe Club's food hygiene rating?
South Shields and Westoe Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 24 April 2026.
Is South Shields and Westoe Club 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 South Shields and Westoe Club last inspected?
South Shields and Westoe Club was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 South Shields and Westoe Club?
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 South Shields and Westoe Club compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and South Shields and Westoe Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects South Shields and Westoe Club 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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