Derrie's Delights food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Tyneside
Derrie's Delights holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2025, 12 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: 114A East Stainton Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3PQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Derrie's 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% | ← Derrie's 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Derrie's Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Akins Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Derrie's Delights
What is Derrie's Delights's food hygiene rating?
Derrie's Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Derrie's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derrie's Delights last inspected?
Derrie's Delights was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Derrie's 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 Derrie's Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Derrie's 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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