Kathleen's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Kathleen's 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 13 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 2, Lane Head, Ryton Central, NE40 3HF
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Kathleen's 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% | ← Kathleen's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kathleen's 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 Kathleen's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Coffee Johnny's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Elvaston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Crookhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Crookhill News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
Questions about Kathleen's
What is Kathleen's's food hygiene rating?
Kathleen's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Kathleen's 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 Kathleen's last inspected?
Kathleen's was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Kathleen's?
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 Kathleen's compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Kathleen's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Kathleen's 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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