Riverside Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Tyneside
Riverside Primary School 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Riverside Community Primary School, Minton Lane, North Shields, NE29 6DQ
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Riverside Primary School among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Riverside Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 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 Riverside Primary School 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 Riverside Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Z Premier Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Avon Discount Store Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Addison Street Short Break Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 31 The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Billy Mill Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bloom And Berry Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Riverside Primary School
What is Riverside Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Riverside Primary School 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 Riverside Primary School last inspected?
Riverside Primary School was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Riverside Primary School?
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 Riverside Primary School compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Riverside Primary School 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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