Purple Cobras food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Purple Cobras 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
This is a fresh result: Purple Cobras was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Gateshead score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gateshead ratings →
Address: Malvern Gardens, Lobley Hill, NE11 9LH
How this rating has changed
Purple Cobras was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Purple Cobras 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% | ← Purple Cobras | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Purple Cobras 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 Purple Cobras, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Purple Cobras
What is Purple Cobras's food hygiene rating?
Purple Cobras has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Purple Cobras 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 Purple Cobras last inspected?
Purple Cobras was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 Purple Cobras?
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 Purple Cobras compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,438 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Purple Cobras is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Purple Cobras 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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Purple Cobras is one of 15 rated food businesses in Lobley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Lobley Hill →
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