Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2022, more than 4 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: Primrose Library, Glasgow Road, Jarrow, NE32 4AU
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank 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% | ← Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank 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 Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bits and Pieces Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Booze N Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Barbour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2014 |
| Boldon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank
What is Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 23 June 2022.
Is Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank last inspected?
Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank was last inspected on 23 June 2022, more than 4 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 Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank 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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