Chichester Expreese food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Tyneside
Chichester Expreese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: Chichester Express, 3-5 Stanhope Parade, South Shields, NE33 4BA
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Chichester Expreese 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% | ← Chichester Expreese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chichester Expreese 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 Chichester Expreese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea Mews Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AK's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Armstrong Hall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bosh Kitchen 24 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2014 |
| Arts 4 Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2015 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ahmeds International Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Chichester Expreese
What is Chichester Expreese's food hygiene rating?
Chichester Expreese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 1 January 2025.
Is Chichester Expreese 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chichester Expreese last inspected?
Chichester Expreese was last inspected on 1 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 Chichester Expreese?
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 Chichester Expreese compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Chichester Expreese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Chichester Expreese 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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