The Knot Churros food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Gateshead
The Knot Churros holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Russell Way, Metro Centre, NE11 9YG
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Knot Churros 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% | ← The Knot Churros | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Knot Churros 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 Knot Churros, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Beckleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| BattleKart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Knot Churros
What is The Knot Churros's food hygiene rating?
The Knot Churros has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 22 October 2025.
Is The Knot Churros 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Knot Churros last inspected?
The Knot Churros was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Knot Churros?
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 Knot Churros compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Knot Churros is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Knot Churros 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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