Billy Mill Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Billy Mill Stores 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 15 August 2024, 22 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: 20 Lyncroft Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0RR
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Billy Mill Stores among the 1,251 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 | 1,251 | 87% | ← Billy Mill Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 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 Very 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 Billy Mill Stores 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 Billy Mill Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Avon Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Barrys Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Babas Loft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Appleby Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Billy Mill Stores
What is Billy Mill Stores's food hygiene rating?
Billy Mill Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Billy Mill Stores 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 Billy Mill Stores last inspected?
Billy Mill Stores was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Billy Mill Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Billy Mill Stores 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 Billy Mill Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Billy Mill Stores 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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