The Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: The Railway Tavern Abel House, Station Road, Rowlands Gill Central, NE39 1QD
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tavern sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← The Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tavern 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 Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maguires Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Premier Rowlands Gill Convenience Store Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Some Beans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Rowlands Gill Under Fives Other catering premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Kingy's Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Glenroyd Residential Children's Home Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| St Barnabas Church Hall Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about The Tavern
What is The Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 9 April 2026.
Is The Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tavern last inspected?
The Tavern was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tavern compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while The Tavern holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Tavern 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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