Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in North Tyneside score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Tyneside ratings →
Address: 33 Spence Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0JE
How this rating has changed
Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express among the 1,249 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 87% | ← Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 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 Good
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Borough Of Tynemouth Unionist Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket North Shields Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very 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 13 July 2026, a month 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 "good", 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 1,431 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express is one of them.
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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Bandi's Stores Lifestyle Express is one of 346 rated food businesses in North Shields. See every hygiene rating in North Shields →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/
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