Lennons News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Lennons 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 24 January 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: 72 Wellington Road, Dunston, NE11 9HE
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Lennons News 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% | ← Lennons News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lennons 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 Lennons News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Amran Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Lennons News
What is Lennons News's food hygiene rating?
Lennons News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Lennons 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 Lennons News last inspected?
Lennons News was last inspected on 24 January 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 Lennons News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lennons News compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Lennons News holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Lennons 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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