Amore Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Amore Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 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 Smailes Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2LR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Amore Pizza 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% | ← Amore Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Amore Pizza 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 Amore Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Highfield Helping Hands@ St Joseph’s School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Highfield Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Spring Highfield Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Kandola Bros Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| SRMC Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Beat N Track Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Amore Pizza
What is Amore Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Amore Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Amore Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amore Pizza last inspected?
Amore Pizza was last inspected on 5 February 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 Amore Pizza?
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 Amore Pizza compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Amore Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Amore Pizza 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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