Riverside Place food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Riverside Place 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 20 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: 1-3 The Ropery, Derwentwater Road, NE8 2EX
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Riverside Place 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% | ← Riverside Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Riverside Place 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 Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| alcohol affair new castle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Atom Bank Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Alphabetti Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Place
What is Riverside Place's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Riverside Place 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 Riverside Place last inspected?
Riverside Place was last inspected on 20 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 Riverside Place?
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 Place compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Riverside Place 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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