North Shields Snooker Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Tyneside
North Shields Snooker Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 21 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: 172 Queen Alexandra Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9AL
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so North Shields Snooker Centre sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← North Shields Snooker Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 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 North Shields Snooker Centre 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 North Shields Snooker Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Mill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Appleby Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Arbor Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about North Shields Snooker Centre
What is North Shields Snooker Centre's food hygiene rating?
North Shields Snooker Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 15 October 2024.
Is North Shields Snooker Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Shields Snooker Centre last inspected?
North Shields Snooker Centre was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at North Shields Snooker Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Shields Snooker Centre compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while North Shields Snooker Centre holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects North Shields Snooker Centre 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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