Birtley Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Birtley Community Fridge 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, Birtley Central, DH3 1EN
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Birtley Community Fridge among the 1,172 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Birtley Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 199 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 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 Birtley Community Fridge 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 Birtley Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bees School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Birtley Community Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Benelli's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Birtley Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Birtley Buffs Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Birtley Community Fridge
What is Birtley Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Birtley Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Birtley Community Fridge 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 Birtley Community Fridge last inspected?
Birtley Community Fridge was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Birtley Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Birtley Community Fridge compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Birtley Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Birtley Community Fridge 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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