Birtley Gym food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Birtley Gym holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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: Birtley Gym First Floor Co-Op Buildings, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PS
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Birtley Gym sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← Birtley Gym | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Birtley Gym 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 Birtley Gym, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Birtley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Birtley Gym
What is Birtley Gym's food hygiene rating?
Birtley Gym has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Birtley Gym safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birtley Gym last inspected?
Birtley Gym was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Birtley Gym?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birtley Gym compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Birtley Gym holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Birtley Gym 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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