The Corner Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
The Corner Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 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: 285 Rawling Road, Bensham, NE8 4QU
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Corner Shop sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← The Corner Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Corner Shop 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 The Corner Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about The Corner Shop
What is The Corner Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Corner Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Corner Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Corner Shop last inspected?
The Corner Shop was last inspected on 19 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 The Corner Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Corner Shop compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while The Corner Shop holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Corner Shop 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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