Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Discount Store food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Tyneside
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Discount Store in North Tyneside currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 13 August 2026. Discount Store is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 108 Howdon Road, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 6ST.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
13 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Discount Store currently has a food hygiene rating of 1, compared with a rating of 5 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
| 18 January 2023 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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