Rusty's Tea Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Rusty's Tea Van holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: 4 Hereford Way, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 4TX
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Rusty's Tea Van 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% | ← Rusty's Tea Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Rusty's Tea Van 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 Rusty's Tea Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Baked by Charlie Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2016 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2014 |
| Conelab Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Booze N Food Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bede Burn Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Boldon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Rusty's Tea Van
What is Rusty's Tea Van's food hygiene rating?
Rusty's Tea Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Rusty's Tea Van 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rusty's Tea Van last inspected?
Rusty's Tea Van was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Rusty's Tea Van?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rusty's Tea Van compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Rusty's Tea Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Rusty's Tea Van 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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