Doodles Delights food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Doodles Delights 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 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 44 Elmsleigh Gardens, Cleadon, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7PU
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Doodles Delights 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% | ← Doodles Delights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Doodles Delights 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 Doodles Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Cafe Deli & Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
Questions about Doodles Delights
What is Doodles Delights's food hygiene rating?
Doodles Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Doodles Delights 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 Doodles Delights last inspected?
Doodles Delights was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 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 Doodles Delights?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Doodles Delights compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Doodles Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Doodles Delights 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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