Riverview Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Riverview Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 14 River View, Blackhall Mill, NE17 7TL
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Riverview Bakery 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% | ← Riverview Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Riverview Bakery 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 Riverview Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2022 |
| Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chopwell Premier Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chopwell Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Riverview Bakery
What is Riverview Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Riverview Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Riverview Bakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverview Bakery last inspected?
Riverview Bakery was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Riverview Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverview Bakery compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Riverview Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Riverview Bakery 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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