Big Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Big Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2024, 22 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: 1 Readhead Avenue, 1 Readhead Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AW
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Big Fish 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% | ← Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Big Fish 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 Big Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akins Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Big Fish
What is Big Fish's food hygiene rating?
Big Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 28 August 2024.
Is Big Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Fish last inspected?
Big Fish was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 Big Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Big Fish compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Big Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Big Fish 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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