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Food Hygiene Ratings in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81.4% of 1,432 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.75/5. These figures cover 1,630 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Gateshead has 1,166 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,432 rated premises (81.4%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 81.4%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +1.7 pp
- National rank
- 160 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Gateshead
Plus 179 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 179 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Gateshead: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Gateshead?
- The average food hygiene rating in Gateshead is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,432 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Gateshead compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 81.4% of rated premises in Gateshead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Gateshead 160 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Gateshead have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 1,166 food businesses in Gateshead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.4% of the 1,432 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Gateshead have a low hygiene rating?
- 12 food businesses in Gateshead are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Gateshead food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Gateshead (1,630 establishments on record, 1,432 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Gateshead
- The HighwaymanPub/bar/nightclub · Whickham Highway, Dunston, Gateshead · NE11 9QJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Stairwayz CateringOther catering premises · NE95/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Cake CreationsRetailers - other · NE85/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Boots UK LtdRetailers - other · 46-52 Cameron Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead · NE11 9YG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- RackRetailers - other · NE95/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Mimi's MarvelsRetailers - other · NE95/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- For Bake SakeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fountain Court, Armstrong Street, Gateshead · NE8 4AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- PremierRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 94 Oakfield Road, Whickham, Whickham · NE16 5QU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Il Grande RistoranteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 565a Durham Road, Gateshead · NE9 5EY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Petros RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chaplins, Spa Well Road, Winlaton Mill, Blaydon · NE21 6RT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- BrumbyCaring Premises · NE405/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Three Bears EmporiumRetailers - other · NE405/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Gateshead
- Vigo ConvenienceRetailers - other · 3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Birtley Chester Le Street · DH3 2EW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
- Pizza DoctorTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Coxon Terrace, Felling Central, Gateshead · NE10 0AQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
- Naija WakkisRetailers - other · 57 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead · NE8 1QL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
- Delicious CottageRetailers - other · 112-114 Eastbourne Avenue, Bensham, Gateshead · NE8 4NJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2026
- Bensham TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 94-96 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear · NE8 4XE1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 November 2025
- Ruby's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7-9 Clavering Road, Swalwell, Whickham · NE16 3JJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 May 2026
- Gateshead Halal StoreRetailers - other · 115 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead · NE8 1SQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025
- Obateni LimitedRetailers - other · 112 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead · NE8 1QQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,630 real Food Standards Agency records for Gateshead, of which 1,432 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.