South Shields has 555 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
89% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 70% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 23 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 21% of food businesses in South Shields.
47 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
23 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | 187 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Hebburn | 105 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Boldon Colliery | 38 | 4.5/5 | 62% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 33 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 32 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
| South Tyneside, Unparished Area | 20 | 5/5 | 95% |
There are currently 555 food businesses with hygiene ratings in South Shields, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In South Shields, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 70% of rated businesses in South Shields hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in South Shields are carried out by South Tyneside. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for South Shields was last updated on 15 May 2026.