Small Saints Out of School Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Small Saints Out of School Club 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: St Marys Rc Church Hall, Dockendale Lane, Whickham, NE16 4EN
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Small Saints Out of School Club 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% | ← Small Saints Out of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Small Saints Out of School Club 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 Small Saints Out of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Beckleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Small Saints Out of School Club
What is Small Saints Out of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Small Saints Out of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Small Saints Out of School Club 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 Small Saints Out of School Club last inspected?
Small Saints Out of School Club was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Small Saints Out of School Club?
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 Small Saints Out of School Club compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Small Saints Out of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Small Saints Out of School Club 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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