St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Thomas More RC School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 4BQ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) 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% | ← St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) 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 St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Briarwood Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Blaydon Resource Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen)
What is St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 4 December 2024.
Is St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) last inspected?
St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects St Thomas Moore School (The Bistro Kitchen) 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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