Shop Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gateshead
Shop Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: 208-210 Saltwell Road, Bensham, NE8 4TP
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Shop Local 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% | ← Shop Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shop Local 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 Shop Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Shop Local
What is Shop Local's food hygiene rating?
Shop Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Shop Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shop Local last inspected?
Shop Local was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Shop Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shop Local compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Shop Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Shop Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shop Local is one of 87 rated food businesses in Bensham. See every hygiene rating in Bensham →
Gateshead inspects and rates 1,638 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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