1771 Swalwell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
1771 Swalwell 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Hexham Road, Swalwell, NE16 3AA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts 1771 Swalwell among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 82% | ← 1771 Swalwell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 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 1771 Swalwell 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 1771 Swalwell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| BP Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 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 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about 1771 Swalwell
What is 1771 Swalwell's food hygiene rating?
1771 Swalwell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 February 2025.
Is 1771 Swalwell 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 1771 Swalwell last inspected?
1771 Swalwell was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 1771 Swalwell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 1771 Swalwell compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and 1771 Swalwell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects 1771 Swalwell 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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