David & Cindy's (General Dealer) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
David & Cindy's (General Dealer) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 May 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: 39 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9TQ
How it compares in South Tyneside
A 2 is rare: only 19 of 975 rated places in South Tyneside score this low, about one in 51. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← David & Cindy's (General Dealer) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety 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 David & Cindy's (General Dealer) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to David & Cindy's (General Dealer), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Brother's Fresh Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about David & Cindy's (General Dealer)
What is David & Cindy's (General Dealer)'s food hygiene rating?
David & Cindy's (General Dealer) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Tyneside Council on 17 May 2024.
Is David & Cindy's (General Dealer) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was David & Cindy's (General Dealer) last inspected?
David & Cindy's (General Dealer) was last inspected on 17 May 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 David & Cindy's (General Dealer)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does David & Cindy's (General Dealer) compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while David & Cindy's (General Dealer) holds a 2. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects David & Cindy's (General Dealer) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Tyneside, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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