M I Dickson Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
M I Dickson Ltd 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
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 158 Whiteleas Way, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8HF
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts M I Dickson Ltd among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 721 | 74% | ← M I Dickson Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to M I Dickson Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Ashfield Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boldon Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Blacks Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about M I Dickson Ltd
What is M I Dickson Ltd's food hygiene rating?
M I Dickson Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 1 May 2025.
Is M I Dickson Ltd 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 M I Dickson Ltd last inspected?
M I Dickson Ltd was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
How does M I Dickson Ltd compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and M I Dickson Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects M I Dickson Ltd 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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