Obateni Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Obateni Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 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: 173 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, NE8 1SQ
How it compares in Gateshead
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 1,434 rated places in Gateshead score this low, about one in 159. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Obateni Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Obateni Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Obateni Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Obateni Ltd
What is Obateni Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Obateni Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Gateshead Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Obateni Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Obateni Ltd last inspected?
Obateni Ltd was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Obateni Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Obateni Ltd compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Obateni Ltd holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Obateni Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gateshead, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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