BV & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
BV & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Cromwell Avenue, Winlaton, NE21 4RG
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts BV & Sons 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% | ← BV & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BV & Sons 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 BV & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crown And Cannon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Briarwood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about BV & Sons
What is BV & Sons's food hygiene rating?
BV & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 19 October 2023.
Is BV & Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BV & Sons last inspected?
BV & Sons was last inspected on 19 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 BV & Sons?
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 BV & Sons compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and BV & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects BV & Sons 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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