NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Gateshead
NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor 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: Follingsby Lane, Follingsby, NE10 8YA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited 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% | ← NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited 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 NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon NCL1 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aarons Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Campus \& Co Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2020 |
| Cock Crow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited
What is NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited's food hygiene rating?
NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 February 2026.
Is NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited last inspected?
NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited 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 NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects NCL1 BaxterStorey Limited 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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