Dean Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Dean Convenience Store 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 10 July 2023, more than 3 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: 114-116 Dean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4AW
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Dean Convenience Store 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% | ← Dean Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Dean 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 Dean Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Dean Convenience Store
What is Dean Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Dean Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 10 July 2023.
Is Dean Convenience Store 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 Dean Convenience Store last inspected?
Dean Convenience Store was last inspected on 10 July 2023, more than 3 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 Dean Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dean 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 Dean Convenience Store holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Dean 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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