The Lane Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Lane Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2023, more than 3 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: 4 Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3NA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Lane Head 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 Lane Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lane Head 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 Lane Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Johnny's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Elvaston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Barmoor Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Crookhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Lane Head
What is The Lane Head's food hygiene rating?
The Lane Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 18 May 2023.
Is The Lane Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lane Head last inspected?
The Lane Head was last inspected on 18 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Lane Head?
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 The Lane Head compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Lane Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Lane Head 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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The Lane Head is one of 79 rated food businesses in Ryton. See every hygiene rating in Ryton →
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