KD's Off License food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
KD's Off License holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 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: KD's Off Licence, 42 North Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9AX
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts KD's Off License 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% | ← KD's Off License | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 KD's Off License 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 KD's Off License, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Cineworld Starbucks Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| Boldon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Cafe Boldon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2014 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boldon Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
Questions about KD's Off License
What is KD's Off License's food hygiene rating?
KD's Off License has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 12 December 2024.
Is KD's Off License 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KD's Off License last inspected?
KD's Off License was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 KD's Off License?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KD's Off License compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and KD's Off License is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects KD's Off License 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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