Marine Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Marine Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, 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: 89 Marine Approach, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2TE
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Marine Stores sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ← Marine Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marine Stores 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 Marine Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Age Concern Tyneside South Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Annie's Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2016 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2024 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Beach News Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cafe India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Marine Stores
What is Marine Stores's food hygiene rating?
Marine Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Marine Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Marine Stores last inspected?
Marine Stores was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marine Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marine Stores compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Marine Stores holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Marine Stores 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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