Pink Pony Coffee food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Pink Pony Coffee 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Westoe Rugby Club, Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4EA
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Pink Pony Coffee 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% | ← Pink Pony Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pink Pony Coffee 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 Pink Pony Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
Questions about Pink Pony Coffee
What is Pink Pony Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Pink Pony Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Pink Pony Coffee 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 Pink Pony Coffee last inspected?
Pink Pony Coffee was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Pink Pony Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pink Pony Coffee compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Pink Pony Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Pink Pony Coffee 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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