Toddling On food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Toddling On 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 14 January 2026, 5 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 Elgin Centre, Elgin Road, Carr Hill, NE9 5PA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Toddling On 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% | ← Toddling On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Toddling On 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 Toddling On, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Toddling On
What is Toddling On's food hygiene rating?
Toddling On has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Toddling On 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 Toddling On last inspected?
Toddling On was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Toddling On?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Toddling On compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Toddling On is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Toddling On 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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