Wilton Drive Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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
This rating dates from 26 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 73 - 75 Wilton Drive, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9NX
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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% | ← Wilton Drive Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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 Wilton Drive Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 79limited T/a Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Allards Monkseaton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| BB's Coffee Shop And Store Confectionary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Amaze Gourmet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Brew & Bind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Chinese Shiremoor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Appletree Gardens Out Of School Care School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Wilton Drive Convenience Store
What is Wilton Drive Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Wilton Drive Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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 Wilton Drive Convenience Store last inspected?
Wilton Drive Convenience Store was last inspected on 26 June 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 Wilton Drive Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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 Wilton Drive Convenience Store holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Wilton Drive Convenience Store 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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