Ravensworth Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gateshead
Ravensworth Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: Greenford Lane, Lamelsey, NE11 0ER
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Ravensworth Arms Hotel 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% | ← Ravensworth Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ravensworth Arms Hotel 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 Ravensworth Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beldy Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Asda Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| 40 Ounce Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Ravensworth Arms Hotel
What is Ravensworth Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Ravensworth Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Ravensworth Arms Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ravensworth Arms Hotel last inspected?
Ravensworth Arms Hotel was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Ravensworth Arms Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ravensworth Arms Hotel compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Ravensworth Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Ravensworth Arms Hotel 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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