Kandola Bros food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Kandola Bros holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kandola Bros was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 57 Leazes View, Highfield, NE39 2JT
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Kandola Bros among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 82% | ← Kandola Bros | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 Kandola Bros 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 Kandola Bros, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Helping Hands@ St Joseph’s School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Highfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Spring Highfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| SRMC Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brizzolari's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Kandola Bros
What is Kandola Bros's food hygiene rating?
Kandola Bros has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Kandola Bros 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kandola Bros last inspected?
Kandola Bros was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kandola Bros?
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 Kandola Bros compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Kandola Bros is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Kandola Bros 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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