The Steamboat Public House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Steamboat Public House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 27 Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1EQ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Tyneside oversees 1,060 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 27 Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
- Postcode
- NE33 1EQ
- Local Authority
- South Tyneside
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1678742
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Steamboat Public House?
The Steamboat Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Tyneside.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Steamboat Public House last inspected?
The Steamboat Public House was last inspected on 2025-12-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Steamboat Public House located?
The Steamboat Public House is located at 27 Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear , NE33 1EQ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE33 postcode area.