Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables 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
The rating dates from 29 February 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: 252 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 2TE
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables 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 Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Fish And Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Cafe Sambuca WhitleyBay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafe Amsterdam Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Baba Yaga's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Acorn & Oak Soft Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alcatraz Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| CHAD Ltd Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables
What is Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables's food hygiene rating?
Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables 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 Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables last inspected?
Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Tom Owens Fruit And Vegetables 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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