Polaris Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Polaris Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Polaris Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9TQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Polaris Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ← Polaris Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Polaris Chinese Takeaway 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 Polaris Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Polaris Chinese Takeaway
What is Polaris Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Polaris Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Polaris Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Polaris Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Polaris Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Polaris Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Polaris Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Polaris Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Polaris Chinese Takeaway 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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