Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Gold Lion food hygiene rating
The Gold Lion
97 Dean Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4AY Inspected 29 January 2026
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4AY Inspected 29 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by South Tyneside
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Gold Lion in South Tyneside currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 29 January 2026. The Gold Lion is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 97 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4AY.
- Business name
- The Gold Lion
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 29 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1677858
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
29 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Gold Lion.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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