Grasmere Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Grasmere Lodge 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: Grasmere House, 10 Grasmere Street, Bensham, NE8 1TR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Grasmere Lodge 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% | ← Grasmere Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grasmere Lodge 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 Grasmere Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bandito's Kitchen@Downcast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Grasmere Lodge
What is Grasmere Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Grasmere Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Grasmere Lodge 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 Grasmere Lodge last inspected?
Grasmere Lodge was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Grasmere Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grasmere Lodge compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Grasmere Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Grasmere Lodge 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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