The Food Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
The Food Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 2 Clavering Road, Bleach Green, NE21 5HH
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Food Pantry 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ← The Food Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Food Pantry 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 The Food Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blaydon Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Food Pantry
What is The Food Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Food Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 5 June 2025.
Is The Food Pantry 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Pantry last inspected?
The Food Pantry was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 months 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 The Food Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Food Pantry compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Food Pantry 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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