The Rattler

Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2LD

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 29 September 2026 (1 month ago)

Improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

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30 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 15 points for cleanliness and condition holds this business at 2.

Hygienic food handling

Good

5 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Improvement necessary

15 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Sea Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2LD (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: South Tyneside
Town/city: South Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 1980121

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