These 15 eateries have been given five-star ratings following their most recent inspections, meaning that hygiene standards are very good.
Food hygiene inspections are carried out by the local authority – in this case, South Tyneside Council – with ratings provided and published by the Food Standards Agency.
Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Ratings and dates are correct at time of publication.

9. Silver Star Take Away
Silver Star Take Away at 12 Imeary Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4EG. Last inspected on March 11, 2020. Photo: Google Maps

10. Top Fellas
Top Fellas at 156 Hedgeley Road, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1HE. Last inspected on March 10, 2020. Photo: Pixabay

11. Subway
Subway at 1 St James Mall, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1LE. Last inspected on March 6, 2020. Photo: Google Maps

12. Piccolo Food House
Piccolo Food House at 323 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7LZ. Last inspected on March 5, 2020. Photo: Google Maps

