The Smithy

South Shields

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Smithy 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 31 July 2026 by South Tyneside.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Smithy, from February 2025 to July 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 Smithy.

Food hygiene rating history for The Smithy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 February 2025	4 / 5	Good
31 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Smithy in South Shields 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?

The Smithy. The Smithy,
East Smithy Street,
South Shields,
Tyne & Wear,
NE33 1BT

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

Who inspects The Smithy?

Food hygiene at The Smithy 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 Smithy

What is The Smithy’s food hygiene rating?

The Smithy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 31 July 2026.

When was The Smithy last inspected?

The Smithy was last inspected by South Tyneside on 31 July 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.