Fast Food Zone food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
Fast Food Zone holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 June 2025, 13 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: 83 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5RF
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Fast Food Zone 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% | ← Fast Food Zone | |
| 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 Fast Food Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Cafe Direct NE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Fast Food Zone
What is Fast Food Zone's food hygiene rating?
Fast Food Zone has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Fast Food Zone 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fast Food Zone last inspected?
Fast Food Zone was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does Fast Food Zone compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Fast Food Zone holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Fast Food Zone 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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