Harton Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Harton Masonic Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2024, 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.
Address: 226 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 6AS
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Harton Masonic Hall 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% | ← Harton Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harton Masonic Hall 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 Harton Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Harton Masonic Hall
What is Harton Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Harton Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Harton Masonic Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harton Masonic Hall last inspected?
Harton Masonic Hall was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 Harton Masonic Hall?
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 Harton Masonic Hall compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Harton Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Harton Masonic Hall 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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