Simonside Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Simonside Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59 Henderson Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9QW
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Simonside Convenience 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% | ← Simonside Convenience 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 Good
- 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 Simonside Convenience 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 Simonside Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Bits and Pieces Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Bede's Helping Hands Food Bank Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Barbour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Biddick Hall Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| All Saints Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Simonside Convenience Store
What is Simonside Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Simonside Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Simonside Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Simonside Convenience Store last inspected?
Simonside Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months 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 Simonside Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Simonside Convenience 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 Simonside Convenience Store holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Simonside Convenience 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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