Cod Father food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Cod Father holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: 1 Norfolk Place, Birtley, DH3 2DQ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cod Father sits behind roughly 1,367 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Cod Father | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cod Father 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 Cod Father, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Home Childcare Barlew Mow Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Appletree Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Dobbies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Chin Up Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| BP North Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| BP South Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Cod Father
What is Cod Father's food hygiene rating?
Cod Father has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gateshead Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Cod Father safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cod Father last inspected?
Cod Father was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Cod Father?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cod Father compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Cod Father holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Cod Father 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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