Melts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Melts 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: 15 Flexbury Gardens, Harlow Green, NE9 7TH
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Melts 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% | ← Melts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Melts 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 Melts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Melts
What is Melts's food hygiene rating?
Melts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Melts 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 Melts last inspected?
Melts was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 Melts?
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 Melts compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Melts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Melts 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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