Not Just Cards food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Not Just Cards 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 23 July 2024, 23 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: 19 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7HQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Not Just Cards 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% | ← Not Just Cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Not Just Cards 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 Not Just Cards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cleadon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| CJC Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Not Just Cards
What is Not Just Cards's food hygiene rating?
Not Just Cards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Not Just Cards 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 Not Just Cards last inspected?
Not Just Cards was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Not Just Cards?
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 Not Just Cards compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Not Just Cards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Not Just Cards 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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