Farnsworth Fruit And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Tyneside
Farnsworth Fruit And Veg holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 19 Segedunum Way, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8JP
How it compares in North Tyneside
In North Tyneside, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Farnsworth Fruit And Veg sits behind roughly 1,368 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ← Farnsworth Fruit And Veg | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Farnsworth Fruit And Veg 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 Farnsworth Fruit And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Boozebargains Food Store Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Blue Sea Grill House & Pizzeria / Skewers Of Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Babyccinos Wallsend Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| American Candy \& Vape Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bluesign Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Farnsworth Fruit And Veg
What is Farnsworth Fruit And Veg's food hygiene rating?
Farnsworth Fruit And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Tyneside Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Farnsworth Fruit And Veg safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Farnsworth Fruit And Veg last inspected?
Farnsworth Fruit And Veg was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Farnsworth Fruit And Veg?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farnsworth Fruit And Veg 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 Farnsworth Fruit And Veg holds a 3. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Farnsworth Fruit And Veg 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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