Mini Miners Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Tyneside
Mini Miners Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mini Miners Limited was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in South Tyneside score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Tyneside ratings →
Address: HAF Mini Miners Limited at Harton Academy, Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
How this rating has changed
Mini Miners Limited was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Mini Miners Limited among the 728 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 | 728 | 74% | ← Mini Miners Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 47 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 Mini Miners Limited 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 Mini Miners Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| British Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Mini Miners Limited
What is Mini Miners Limited's food hygiene rating?
Mini Miners Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Mini Miners Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini Miners Limited last inspected?
Mini Miners Limited was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Mini Miners Limited?
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 Mini Miners Limited compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 989 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Mini Miners Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Mini Miners Limited 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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Mini Miners Limited is one of 928 rated food businesses in Tyne & Wear. See every hygiene rating in Tyne & Wear →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/
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