Madina Food Store food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Madina Food Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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
This is a fresh result: Madina Food Store was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 187 Laygate, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5RG
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Madina Food Store 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% | ← Madina Food Store | |
| 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 Madina Food Store 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 Madina Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cafe Direct NE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Madina Food Store
What is Madina Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Madina Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Madina Food Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Madina Food Store last inspected?
Madina Food Store was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Madina Food Store?
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 Madina Food Store compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while Madina Food Store holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Madina Food Store 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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