Briarwood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Briarwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Briarwood ESMI, Whitmore Road, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 4AN
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Briarwood 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% | ← Briarwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Briarwood 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 Briarwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Resource Centre Other catering premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Blaydon Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Blaydon Primary Care Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Briarwood
What is Briarwood's food hygiene rating?
Briarwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 5 January 2024.
Is Briarwood 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Briarwood last inspected?
Briarwood was last inspected on 5 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 Briarwood?
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 Briarwood compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Briarwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Briarwood 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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Briarwood is one of 82 rated food businesses in Blaydon on Tyne. See every hygiene rating in Blaydon on Tyne →
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