AJ's Store Green Street Post Office food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
AJ's Store Green Street Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 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: Green Street Post Office, 3 Frederick Street, South Shields, NE33 5DY
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ's Store Green Street Post Office sits behind roughly 722 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 163 | 17% | ← AJ's Store Green Street Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 AJ's Store Green Street Post Office 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 AJ's Store Green Street Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aneesas Express Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aneesas Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Bar Blue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AB Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about AJ's Store Green Street Post Office
What is AJ's Store Green Street Post Office's food hygiene rating?
AJ's Store Green Street Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside Council on 11 June 2024.
Is AJ's Store Green Street Post Office 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was AJ's Store Green Street Post Office last inspected?
AJ's Store Green Street Post Office was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 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 AJ's Store Green Street Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 AJ's Store Green Street Post Office compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while AJ's Store Green Street Post Office holds a 4. 163 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects AJ's Store Green Street Post Office 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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