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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.
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.
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
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.