2Brothers Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gateshead
2Brothers Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 3 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: Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE8 3EX
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so 2Brothers Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,367 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← 2Brothers Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 2Brothers Supermarket 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 2Brothers Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about 2Brothers Supermarket
What is 2Brothers Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
2Brothers Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gateshead Council on 12 March 2026.
Is 2Brothers Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was 2Brothers Supermarket last inspected?
2Brothers Supermarket was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 3 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 2Brothers Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 2Brothers Supermarket compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while 2Brothers Supermarket holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects 2Brothers Supermarket 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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