International Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
International Food 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 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 134A Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QS
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so International Food sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← International Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 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 International Food 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 International Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Boozebargains Food Store Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Blue Sea Grill House & Pizzeria / Skewers Of Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Babyccinos Wallsend Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| American Candy \& Vape Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about International Food
What is International Food's food hygiene rating?
International Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 12 November 2025.
Is International Food 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 International Food last inspected?
International Food was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at International Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 International Food compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while International Food holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects International Food 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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International Food is one of 251 rated food businesses in Wallsend. See every hygiene rating in Wallsend →
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