O'Briens Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
O'Briens Sandwich Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 14 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: Units 8-9 Maingate, Kingsway North, Team Valley, NE11 0BE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts O'Briens Sandwich Bar 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% | ← O'Briens Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 O'Briens Sandwich Bar 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 O'Briens Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about O'Briens Sandwich Bar
What is O'Briens Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
O'Briens Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 14 April 2025.
Is O'Briens Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was O'Briens Sandwich Bar last inspected?
O'Briens Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 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 O'Briens Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 O'Briens Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and O'Briens Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects O'Briens Sandwich Bar 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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