Continental Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Continental Delicatessen 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 11 Co-Op Buildings, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PS
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Continental Delicatessen 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% | ← Continental Delicatessen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Continental Delicatessen 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 Continental Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Birtley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Continental Delicatessen
What is Continental Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Continental Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Continental Delicatessen 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 Continental Delicatessen last inspected?
Continental Delicatessen was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Continental Delicatessen?
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 Continental Delicatessen compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Continental Delicatessen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Continental Delicatessen 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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