Buzzers Pool and Sports food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Tyneside
Buzzers Pool and Sports 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: 197-199 Winskell Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9RY
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Buzzers Pool and Sports 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% | ← Buzzers Pool and Sports | |
| 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 Buzzers Pool and Sports 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 Buzzers Pool and Sports, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Bits and Pieces Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Barbour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Buzzers Pool and Sports
What is Buzzers Pool and Sports's food hygiene rating?
Buzzers Pool and Sports has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Buzzers Pool and Sports 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 Buzzers Pool and Sports last inspected?
Buzzers Pool and Sports was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Buzzers Pool and Sports?
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 Buzzers Pool and Sports compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Buzzers Pool and Sports holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Buzzers Pool and Sports 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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