Horsley Hill Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Horsley Hill Mini Market 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 25 March 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: 15 Horsley Hill Square, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7HE
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Horsley Hill Mini Market sits behind roughly 721 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ← Horsley Hill Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Horsley Hill Mini Market 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 Horsley Hill Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cleadon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| CJC Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Horsley Hill Mini Market
What is Horsley Hill Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Horsley Hill Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Horsley Hill Mini Market 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 Horsley Hill Mini Market last inspected?
Horsley Hill Mini Market was last inspected on 25 March 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 Horsley Hill Mini Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horsley Hill Mini Market compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Horsley Hill Mini Market holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Horsley Hill Mini Market 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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