Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 33 Spence Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0JE
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Billy Mill Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express
What is Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express's food hygiene rating?
Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 12 December 2022.
Is Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express last inspected?
Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express was last inspected on 12 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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