What is the average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside?

The average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside is 4.62 out of 5, across 975 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does South Tyneside compare with the national average for food hygiene?

73.9% of rated premises in South Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Tyneside 249 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in South Tyneside have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

721 food businesses in South Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.9% of the 975 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in South Tyneside have a low hygiene rating?

24 food businesses in South Tyneside are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this South Tyneside food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Tyneside (1,043 establishments on record, 975 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in South Tyneside

In South Tyneside, 73.9% of 975 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.62/5. These figures cover 1,043 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

South Tyneside has 721 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 975 rated premises (73.9%). 24 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 73.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.8 pp
National rank: 249 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in South Tyneside

5★ Very Good

721 (73.9%)

4★ Good

165 (16.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

65 (6.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

18 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 44 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 44 awaiting inspection and 24 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in South Tyneside: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside?: The average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside is 4.62 out of 5, across 975 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does South Tyneside compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 73.9% of rated premises in South Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks South Tyneside 249 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in South Tyneside have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 721 food businesses in South Tyneside hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.9% of the 975 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in South Tyneside have a low hygiene rating?: 24 food businesses in South Tyneside are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this South Tyneside food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for South Tyneside (1,043 establishments on record, 975 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in South Tyneside

Madhatter's Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 3PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
St. Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Aloysius R C Junior School (NCS) St Aloysius, Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear · NE31 1BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Caffe Mio LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Caffe Mio, 299 Sunderland Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE34 6RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Kids Planet HebburnCaring Premises · NE31
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Wonderful WokTakeaway/sandwich shop · 122 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 4AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Caffe Di BellaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 265-267 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE34 7LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Ristorante BraviRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 North Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 1HD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
St. Wilfrid's Catholic AcademySchool/college/university · St Wilfrids RC Academy (NCS) St Wilfrids RC, Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE34 0PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Tams Thai Fusion & Tams BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6c Shaftesbury Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE32 3RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Mardi GrasOther catering premises · 24 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 3PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Boldon Community AssociationRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boldon Community Association. Boldon, New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne & Wear · NE35 9DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Billy Bonkers @ Beautifully UnhingedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 250 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 4TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in South Tyneside

Abbey's EastendersTakeaway/sandwich shop · 400 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 5SY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
Station PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 1, 37 Mile End Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 1TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
Abbey's Balti VillageTakeaway/sandwich shop · Abbey's South Shields, 501 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 4QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Tyne Dock NewsRetailers - other · 402 South Eldon Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 5SY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
Tino's ChippyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 152 Calf Close Lane, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear · NE32 4DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
ArmanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 2HT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 July 2025
Tisho Foods African and CarribeanMobile caterer · Tisho Foods African and Afro Carribean, 49 Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 4LU
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
RadhuniRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 166-168 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear · NE33 2JQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,043 real Food Standards Agency records for South Tyneside, of which 975 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.