R A F Association food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
R A F Association holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 3PT
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so R A F Association 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% | ← R A F Association | |
| 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 R A F Association 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 R A F Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Akins Family Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about R A F Association
What is R A F Association's food hygiene rating?
R A F Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 10 May 2024.
Is R A F Association 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was R A F Association last inspected?
R A F Association was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 R A F Association?
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 R A F Association compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while R A F Association holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects R A F Association 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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