The Grey Hen, South Shields
The Grey Hen is a pub at 141 Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0EN. The Grey Hen's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 10 June 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 141 Temple Park Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE34 0EN - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Grey Hen’s food hygiene rating
The Grey Hen's rating is 3 months old.
We have checked The Grey Hen's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Grey Hen
- 5The Vigilant610 m
- 5The Old Ship650 m
- 5Harleys Bar770 m
- 4The Ashley850 m
- 4The Derby930 m
- 5County Hotel1.1 km
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Grey Hen
What is the food hygiene rating at The Grey Hen?
The Grey Hen's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 10 June 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Grey Hen?
The Grey Hen is at 141 Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0EN, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Vigilant, about 610 m away.
What pubs are near The Grey Hen?
The closest pubs and bars to The Grey Hen are The Vigilant (610 m), The Old Ship (650 m) and Harleys Bar (770 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Grey Hen's hygiene rating up to date?
The Grey Hen's rating is 3 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Grey Hen on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.