Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Smithy food hygiene rating
The Smithy
The Smithy. The Smithy
East Smithy Street
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 1BT Inspected 31 July 2026
East Smithy Street
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 1BT Inspected 31 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by South Tyneside
4
Good
Hygiene standards were good when this business was inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Smithy in South Tyneside currently has a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 31 July 2026. The Smithy is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Smithy. The Smithy, East Smithy Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1BT.
- Business name
- The Smithy
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 31 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1678102
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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
31 July 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
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The Smithy has received a food hygiene rating of 4 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 4 | Good | Current |
| 25 February 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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