Grow + Play food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Grow + Play holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 557 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 5EY
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Grow + Play 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% | ← Grow + Play | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grow + Play 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 Grow + Play, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
Questions about Grow + Play
What is Grow + Play's food hygiene rating?
Grow + Play has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Grow + Play 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grow + Play last inspected?
Grow + Play was last inspected on 15 November 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 Grow + Play?
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 Grow + Play compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Grow + Play is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Grow + Play 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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