Bridgefields Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Bridgefields Bargains 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 27 June 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: Bridgefields, Newburn Bridge Road, Newcastle Upone Tyne, NE15 8NR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Bridgefields Bargains 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% | ← Bridgefields Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridgefields Bargains 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 Bridgefields Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie’s Riverside Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| @ The Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Fed and Watered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Claud's Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Crookhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Crookhill News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Elvaston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Bridgefields Bargains
What is Bridgefields Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Bridgefields Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Bridgefields Bargains 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 Bridgefields Bargains last inspected?
Bridgefields Bargains was last inspected on 27 June 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 Bridgefields Bargains?
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 Bridgefields Bargains compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Bridgefields Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Bridgefields Bargains 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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