Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Best One 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
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 38-40 Oakwood Gardens, Lobley Hill, NE11 0DE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Best One 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% | ← Best One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Best One 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bensham General Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Best One 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 Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Best One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Best One compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Best One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Best One 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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Best One is one of 15 rated food businesses in Lobley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Lobley Hill →
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