Very Good
The Novelist
11-12 Market Place, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1JF
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 14 February 2020 (6 years, 2 months ago)
South Tyneside
This inspection is over 2 years old — the current hygiene standards may differ
About This Establishment
The Novelist is a pub, bar & nightclub located in Tyne & Wear. It received a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 ("Very Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 6 years, 2 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of South Tyneside.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural0
No concerns found
Confidence in Management0
No concerns found
What does a 5-star rating mean?
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