Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: St Mary And St Thomas Aquinas, Stella Lane, Stella, NE21 4NE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School 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% | ← Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ The Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Crookhill News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Briarwood Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Bridgefields Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Cafe One, Stella House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Claud's Coffee Shop and Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Dipping donuts Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School
What is Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School last inspected?
Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School?
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 Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gateshead School Catering at St Mary & St Thomas RC Primary School 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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