The Food Father Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
The Food Father Restaurant 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 10 Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7AA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Food Father Restaurant 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% | ← The Food Father Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Food Father Restaurant 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 The Food Father Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
| Nixons Newsagents Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Amira Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Premier Express Chopwell Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Tetris Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Chopwell Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Food Father Restaurant
What is The Food Father Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Food Father Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Food Father Restaurant 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 The Food Father Restaurant last inspected?
The Food Father Restaurant was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 The Food Father Restaurant?
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 The Food Father Restaurant compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Father Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Food Father Restaurant 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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