Gateshead Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Gateshead Foodbank 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 24 January 2024, more than 2 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: Birtley Methodist Church, Station Lane, Birtley Central, DH3 1DG
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Gateshead Foodbank 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% | ← Gateshead Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gateshead Foodbank 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 Gateshead Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Benelli's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Birtley Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Birtley Community Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Gateshead Foodbank
What is Gateshead Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Gateshead Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Gateshead Foodbank 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 Gateshead Foodbank last inspected?
Gateshead Foodbank was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 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 Gateshead Foodbank?
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 Gateshead Foodbank compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Gateshead Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gateshead Foodbank 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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