Ship & Royal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
Ship & Royal holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 1-3 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2HT
How it compares in South Tyneside
A 2 is rare: only 19 of 975 rated places in South Tyneside score this low, about one in 51. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Ship & Royal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ship & Royal the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ship & Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2018 |
| Burger Bar Mile End Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alexander Bolam Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2014 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Apna Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Ship & Royal
What is Ship & Royal's food hygiene rating?
Ship & Royal has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Tyneside Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Ship & Royal safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ship & Royal last inspected?
Ship & Royal was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Ship & Royal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship & Royal compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Ship & Royal holds a 2. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Ship & Royal 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Tyneside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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