Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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: Lord Lawson Of Beamish School, Birtley Lane, Birtley, DH3 2LP
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) 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% | ← Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) 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 Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birtley Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Bright Star Nursery School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Birtley Buffs Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Covent House Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen)
What is Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) last inspected?
Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Lord Lawson Of Beamish School (Kitchen) 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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