Beacon Lough Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gateshead
Beacon Lough Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Beacon Lough Baptist Church, Southend Road, Sheriff Hill, NE9 6XS
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Beacon Lough Baptist Church 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% | ← Beacon Lough Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beacon Lough Baptist Church 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 Beacon Lough Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bienvenue 106 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beverley Court Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
Questions about Beacon Lough Baptist Church
What is Beacon Lough Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Lough Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Beacon Lough Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beacon Lough Baptist Church last inspected?
Beacon Lough Baptist Church was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Beacon Lough Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Beacon Lough Baptist Church compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Beacon Lough Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Beacon Lough Baptist Church 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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