Taits Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Taits Fish Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Howdon Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6TH
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Taits Fish Shop sits behind roughly 1,368 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ← Taits Fish Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Taits Fish Shop 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 Taits Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 31 The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Baby I Love You Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
Questions about Taits Fish Shop
What is Taits Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
Taits Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Tyneside Council on 4 January 2023.
Is Taits Fish Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Taits Fish Shop last inspected?
Taits Fish Shop was last inspected on 4 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taits Fish Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taits Fish Shop compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Taits Fish Shop holds a 3. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Taits Fish Shop 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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