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Krispy Kreme food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Gateshead

Krispy Kreme holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 29 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Cameron Walk, Metro Centre, NE11 9YD

How it compares in Gateshead

That puts Krispy Kreme among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.

Every rated food business in Gateshead
5 out of 5 1,170 81% ← Krispy Kreme
4 out of 5 197 14%
3 out of 5 58 4%
2 out of 5 1 <1%
1 out of 5 10 1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Krispy Kreme none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.

Food hygiene ratings nearby

The closest food businesses to Krispy Kreme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 5 November 2025
Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 9 October 2024
Beckleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 20 August 2025
Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen at this address 5 - Very good 27 November 2024
Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other 51 yards away 5 - Very good 25 November 2025
Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 143 yards away 5 - Very good 13 January 2025
BattleKart Pub/bar/nightclub 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 25 June 2025
B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 14 August 2024

Questions about Krispy Kreme

What is Krispy Kreme's food hygiene rating?

Krispy Kreme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 29 January 2024.

Is Krispy Kreme safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Krispy Kreme last inspected?

Krispy Kreme was last inspected on 29 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Krispy Kreme?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Krispy Kreme compare to other places in Gateshead?

81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Krispy Kreme is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Gateshead Council inspects Krispy Kreme and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.

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More food hygiene ratings near here

Krispy Kreme is one of 137 rated food businesses in Whickham. See every hygiene rating in Whickham

Gateshead inspects and rates 1,638 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Gateshead

The official record is held by the council: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

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