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.

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 25 February 2025.

When was The Smithy last inspected?

The Smithy was last inspected by South Tyneside on 25 February 2025.

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.