Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: 69 Park Lane, Gateshead, NE8 3JQ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast 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% | ← Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast 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 Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baltic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast
What is Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast's food hygiene rating?
Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast last inspected?
Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast?
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 Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast 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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