Madhatter's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Madhatter's Tea Room 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: Madhatter's Tea Room was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3PS
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Madhatter's Tea Room 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% | ← Madhatter's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Madhatter's Tea Room 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 Madhatter's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Akins Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
Questions about Madhatter's Tea Room
What is Madhatter's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Madhatter's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Madhatter's Tea Room 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 Madhatter's Tea Room last inspected?
Madhatter's Tea Room was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Madhatter's Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Madhatter's Tea Room compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Madhatter's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Madhatter's Tea Room 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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