Bensham Food Coop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Bensham Food Coop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bensham Food Coop was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Corpus Christi Rc Church, Kelvin Grove, Bensham, NE8 4QP
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Bensham Food Coop 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% | ← Bensham Food Coop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bensham Food Coop 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 Bensham Food Coop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Bensham Food Coop
What is Bensham Food Coop's food hygiene rating?
Bensham Food Coop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Bensham Food Coop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bensham Food Coop last inspected?
Bensham Food Coop was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Bensham Food Coop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bensham Food Coop compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Bensham Food Coop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Bensham Food Coop 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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