Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) 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 30 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Sandringham Avenue, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8JX
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) sits behind roughly 1,251 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,251 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ← Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Start Childcare Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Benton House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Benton Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Blue Flames Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Burger 8 Benton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Chainsons (Lifestyle Express)
What is Chainsons (Lifestyle Express)'s food hygiene rating?
Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Tyneside Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) last inspected?
Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) 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 Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Chainsons (Lifestyle Express) 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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