Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Swalwell Primary School, South View Terrace, Swalwell, NE16 3HZ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ← Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) 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 Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Newcastle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Asda (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club)
What is Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club)'s food hygiene rating?
Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) last inspected?
Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Swalwell Primary School (Breakfast & After School Club) 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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