Pub - Bar - Nightclub

Food Hygiene Rating for The Criterion

The Criterion is located in the town of South Shields.

Rating: 3 - Generally SatisfactoryLast inspected: Fri 21 Mar 2025NE33 2HZfhrs

Generally Satisfactory

Location

Address

2a Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

SOUTH SHIELDS NE33

Local authority

south-tyneside

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Structural Compliance

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

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

Overall food hygiene rating: 3 - Generally Satisfactory
Date of last inspection: 21 March 2025
FHRS ID: 1678797
Business type: Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name: The Criterion
Address: 2a Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Responsible local authority: south-tyneside

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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