Allerdene News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Allerdene News 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 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Allerdene News, 7 Trafford, Allerdene, NE9 6NF
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Allerdene News sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ← Allerdene News | |
| 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 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 Allerdene News 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 Allerdene News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Allerdene News
What is Allerdene News's food hygiene rating?
Allerdene News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Allerdene News 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 Allerdene News last inspected?
Allerdene News was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Allerdene News?
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 Allerdene News compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Allerdene News holds a 4. 196 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Allerdene News 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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