Roots for Change UK food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Roots for Change UK holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 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: 111-113 King Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1DP
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Roots for Change UK sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ← Roots for Change UK | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Roots for Change UK 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 Roots for Change UK, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cafe @ the Word Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Roots for Change UK
What is Roots for Change UK's food hygiene rating?
Roots for Change UK has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Roots for Change UK 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots for Change UK last inspected?
Roots for Change UK was last inspected on 9 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 Roots for Change UK?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roots for Change UK compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Roots for Change UK holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Roots for Change UK 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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