Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Grotto

The Grotto is located near the area of SOUTH SHIELDS.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Wed 13 May 2026NE34 7BSfhrs

Very Good

Location

Address

The Marsden Grotto, Coast Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear

SOUTH SHIELDS NE34

Local authority

south-tyneside

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

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

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: 13 May 2026
FHRS ID: 1678508
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: The Grotto
Address: The Marsden Grotto, Coast Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
Responsible local authority: south-tyneside

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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