Dhillons Convenience Store

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-06-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Dhillons Convenience Store is a mobile caterer located at 219 Victoria Road East, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1YD, in the South Tyneside local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
219 Victoria Road East, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Postcode
NE31 1YD
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1806817

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dhillons Convenience Store?

Dhillons Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by South Tyneside.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a mobile caterer?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Dhillons Convenience Store last inspected?

Dhillons Convenience Store was last inspected on 2025-06-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Dhillons Convenience Store improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Dhillons Convenience Store located?

Dhillons Convenience Store is located at 219 Victoria Road East, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear , NE31 1YD, in the South Tyneside local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE31 postcode area.