Dunston Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
Dunston Masonic Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Dunston Masonic Lodge Masonic, 29 Holmside Avenue, Dunston, NE11 9TJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Dunston Masonic Hall 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% | ← Dunston Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dunston Masonic Hall 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 Dunston Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Baxterstorey At British Airways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Dunston Masonic Hall
What is Dunston Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Dunston Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Dunston Masonic Hall 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunston Masonic Hall last inspected?
Dunston Masonic Hall was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Dunston Masonic Hall?
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 Dunston Masonic Hall compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Dunston Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Dunston Masonic Hall 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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