Umai Mi Bento Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Tyneside
Umai Mi Bento Box holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 November 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 1 Dukes Walk, Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, NE12 8BW
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Umai Mi Bento Box 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% | ← Umai Mi Bento Box | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Umai Mi Bento Box 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 Umai Mi Bento Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| C \& G Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Benton Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Canton Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Benton House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Umai Mi Bento Box
What is Umai Mi Bento Box's food hygiene rating?
Umai Mi Bento Box has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 10 November 2023.
Is Umai Mi Bento Box 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Umai Mi Bento Box last inspected?
Umai Mi Bento Box was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 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 Umai Mi Bento Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Umai Mi Bento Box 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 Umai Mi Bento Box holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Umai Mi Bento Box 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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