Brinkburn Community Assoc food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Brinkburn Community Assoc holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Brinkburn Community Association, Brinkburn Comprehensive, Mc Anany Avenue, NE34 0PJ
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Brinkburn Community Assoc sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ← Brinkburn Community Assoc | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Brinkburn Community Assoc 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 Brinkburn Community Assoc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ashley Academy (NCS) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully Unhinged Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Brinkburn Community Assoc
What is Brinkburn Community Assoc's food hygiene rating?
Brinkburn Community Assoc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 14 August 2013.
Is Brinkburn Community Assoc safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brinkburn Community Assoc last inspected?
Brinkburn Community Assoc was last inspected on 14 August 2013, more than 12 years 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 Brinkburn Community Assoc?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brinkburn Community Assoc compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Brinkburn Community Assoc holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Brinkburn Community Assoc 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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