Nicko's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Nicko's 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
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: Winton Court, Winlaton, NE21 6AT
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Nicko'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% | ← Nicko'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 Nicko'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 Nicko's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crown And Cannon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Nicko's
What is Nicko's's food hygiene rating?
Nicko's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Nicko'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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nicko's last inspected?
Nicko's was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Nicko'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 Nicko's compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Nicko's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Nicko'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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