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Food Hygiene Rating for Cafe 42

Cafe 42 is located in the town of South Shields.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 19 Mar 2026NE33 1BNfhrs

Very Good

Location

Address

24 Chapter Row, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

SOUTH SHIELDS NE33

Local authority

south-tyneside

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 19 March 2026
FHRS ID: 1678448
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: Cafe 42
Address: 24 Chapter Row, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Responsible local authority: south-tyneside

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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