The Handy Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Handy Shop is a mobile caterer located at 55 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1NS, in the South Tyneside local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 January 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Tyneside oversees 1,060 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Tyneside is 4.6 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Mobile caterer
- Address
- 55 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear
- Postcode
- NE33 1NS
- Local Authority
- South Tyneside
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1678716
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Handy Shop?
The Handy Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Tyneside.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Handy Shop last inspected?
The Handy Shop was last inspected on 2023-01-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Handy Shop located?
The Handy Shop is located at 55 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear , NE33 1NS, in the South Tyneside local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE33 postcode area.