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Food hygiene ratings in Low Fell

There are 62 food businesses in Low Fell with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Gateshead Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in Low Fell

78% of rated businesses in Low Fell hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. None currently sits at 2 or below.

Across Gateshead as a whole, 81% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Low Fell does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.

How the 59 rated businesses in Low Fell score
5 46 78%
4 8 14%
3 5 8%
2 0 0%
1 0 0%
0 0 0%

Questions about food hygiene in Low Fell

How many food businesses in Low Fell have a hygiene rating?

62 food businesses in Low Fell have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Gateshead Council. 59 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in Low Fell?

78% of rated businesses in Low Fell hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in Low Fell?

No. No rated food business in Low Fell currently scores 2 or below.

Who inspects food businesses in Low Fell?

Environmental health officers at Gateshead Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

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Food businesses in Low Fell

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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.