Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 10 December 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: 282-284 High Street, NE8 1EL
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop 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% | ← Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop 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 Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baltic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop
What is Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop's food hygiene rating?
Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gateshead Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop last inspected?
Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Femeckdu African and Caribbean Shop 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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