Crawcrook Branch Library food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Crawcrook Branch Library 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 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Main Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4ND
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Crawcrook Branch Library 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% | ← Crawcrook Branch Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crawcrook Branch Library 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 Crawcrook Branch Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaville Primary Wraparound Care School/college/university | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Emmaville Primary School School/college/university | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Crawcrook Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Esso Service Station Crawcrook Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Addison Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barmoor Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Crawcrook Branch Library
What is Crawcrook Branch Library's food hygiene rating?
Crawcrook Branch Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Crawcrook Branch Library 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 Crawcrook Branch Library last inspected?
Crawcrook Branch Library was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Crawcrook Branch Library?
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 Crawcrook Branch Library compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Crawcrook Branch Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Crawcrook Branch Library 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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