Li's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Li's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Gateshead score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gateshead ratings →
Address: 112 Sheriffs Highway, Sheriff Hill, NE9 5SD
How this rating has changed
Li's Kitchen was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Li's Kitchen among the 1,171 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 | 1,171 | 81% | ← Li's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 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 Li's Kitchen 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 Li's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Li's Kitchen
What is Li's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Li's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Li's Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Li's Kitchen last inspected?
Li's Kitchen was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 Li's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Li's Kitchen compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,438 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Li's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Li's Kitchen 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Li's Kitchen is one of 21 rated food businesses in Sheriff Hill. See every hygiene rating in Sheriff Hill →
Gateshead inspects and rates 1,642 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Gateshead →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.gateshead.gov.uk
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