Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan 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 24 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: 10 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan 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% | ← Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan 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 Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Covent House Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Birtley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan
What is Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan's food hygiene rating?
Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan 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 Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan last inspected?
Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan was last inspected on 24 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 Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan?
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 Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan 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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