St Chads Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gateshead
St Chads Community Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Chads Church, Dunsmuir Grove, Bensham, NE8 4QL
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts St Chads Community Kitchen among the 1,172 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← St Chads Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very 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 St Chads Community Kitchen 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 St Chads Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about St Chads Community Kitchen
What is St Chads Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Chads Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 14 January 2025.
Is St Chads Community Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Chads Community Kitchen last inspected?
St Chads Community Kitchen was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 St Chads Community Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Chads Community Kitchen compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and St Chads Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects St Chads Community Kitchen 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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