Mecca Bingo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Mecca Bingo 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 27 June 2024, 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: East Street, Gateshead, NE8 3AR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Mecca Bingo 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% | ← Mecca Bingo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mecca Bingo 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 Mecca Bingo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baltic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Atom Bank Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Mecca Bingo
What is Mecca Bingo's food hygiene rating?
Mecca Bingo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Mecca Bingo 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 Mecca Bingo last inspected?
Mecca Bingo was last inspected on 27 June 2024, 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 Mecca Bingo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mecca Bingo compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Mecca Bingo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Mecca Bingo 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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