Stonecroft Social And Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2023, more than 3 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: Stone Croft, Front Street, Kibblesworth, NE11 0YJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Stonecroft Social And Residential Home 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% | ← Stonecroft Social And Residential Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stonecroft Social And Residential Home 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 Stonecroft Social And Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beldy Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Asda Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Eighton Lodge Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| 40 Ounce Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Stonecroft Social And Residential Home
What is Stonecroft Social And Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Stonecroft Social And Residential Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stonecroft Social And Residential Home last inspected?
Stonecroft Social And Residential Home was last inspected on 12 April 2023, more than 3 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 Stonecroft Social And Residential Home?
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 Stonecroft Social And Residential Home compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Stonecroft Social And Residential Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Stonecroft Social And Residential Home 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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