Food safety inspectors have visited a variety of South Tyneside venues throughout August.
The team at South Tyneside Council regularly give food hygiene ratings following assessments.
Ratings range from zero to five stars, with zero meaning urgent improvement is required, one-star meaning major improvement is necessary, two-stars indicating some improvement is necessary, three meaning hygiene standards are generally satisfactory while four means hygiene standards are good and five means standards are very good.
All information is correct at the time of writing, according to the Food Standards Agency.
5. Scoop and Bean, South Shields
Scoop and Bean, on Sea Road, in South Shields - given a 5* rating following an inspection on August 13. | Google Maps
6. Smokey Joe's Traditional German Sausage, South Shields
Smokey Joe's Traditional German Sausage, on South Promenade, in South Shields - given a 5* rating following an inspection on August 29. | Google Maps
7. Main Street Diner, South Shields
Main Street Diner, at the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, in South Shields - given a 5* rating following an inspection on August 13. | Iconic Media Group
8. Mini Miners at Harton Academy, South Shields
Mini Miners at Harton Academy, on Lisle Road, in South Shields - given a 5* rating following an inspection on August 24. | Google Maps