The Grey Hen

Tyne & Wear

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Grey Hen scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 10 June 2026 by South Tyneside.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Grey Hen, from January 2025 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Grey Hen.

Food hygiene rating history for The Grey Hen
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 January 2025	4 / 5	Good
10 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Grey Hen in Tyne & Wear has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

141 Temple Park Road,
South Shields,
Tyne & Wear,
NE34 0EN

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Grey Hen. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Grey Hen?

Food hygiene at The Grey Hen is inspected by South Tyneside, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Grey Hen

What is The Grey Hen’s food hygiene rating?

The Grey Hen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 June 2026.

When was The Grey Hen last inspected?

The Grey Hen was last inspected by South Tyneside on 10 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.