De Africana food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gateshead
De Africana holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: Unit 9, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, NE10 9LQ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so De Africana sits behind roughly 1,370 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ← De Africana | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 De Africana 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 De Africana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
Questions about De Africana
What is De Africana's food hygiene rating?
De Africana has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gateshead Council on 5 August 2025.
Is De Africana safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was De Africana last inspected?
De Africana was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 De Africana?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does De Africana compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while De Africana holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects De Africana 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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