Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov 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 29 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: Swallow Hotel, High West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1PE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov among the 1,172 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov 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 Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov
What is Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov's food hygiene rating?
Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov 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 Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov last inspected?
Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov was last inspected on 29 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 Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Yeshiva L'zeirem Tiferes Yaacov 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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