Gilbert & Smiths food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
Gilbert & Smiths holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 September 2023, 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: 413 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5AN
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gilbert & Smiths sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ← Gilbert & Smiths | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gilbert & Smiths 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 Gilbert & Smiths, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Gilbert & Smiths
What is Gilbert & Smiths's food hygiene rating?
Gilbert & Smiths has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Gilbert & Smiths safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilbert & Smiths last inspected?
Gilbert & Smiths was last inspected on 20 September 2023, 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 Gilbert & Smiths?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Gilbert & Smiths compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Gilbert & Smiths holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gilbert & Smiths 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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