Armstrong House Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Armstrong House Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 110 Lobley Hill Road, Bensham, NE8 4YG
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Armstrong House Care Home 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% | ← Armstrong House Care Home | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Armstrong House Care Home 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 Armstrong House Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
Questions about Armstrong House Care Home
What is Armstrong House Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Armstrong House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Armstrong House Care Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Armstrong House Care Home last inspected?
Armstrong House Care Home was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Armstrong House Care Home?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Armstrong House Care Home compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Armstrong House Care Home holds a 4. 196 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Armstrong House Care Home 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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