Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 9 Derwenthaugh Marina, Derwenthaugh Road, NE21 5LL
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets 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% | ← Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets 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 Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Asda (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| BattleKart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Big Lukes World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| 1771 Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets
What is Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets's food hygiene rating?
Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets 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 Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets last inspected?
Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Derwenthaugh Boat Station of the Sea Cadets 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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