Kids 1st - Low Fell food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Kids 1st - Low Fell 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
This is a fresh result: Kids 1st - Low Fell was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Gateshead score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gateshead ratings →
Address: 2 Telford Close Saltwell Business Park, Joicey Road, NE9 5AT
How this rating has changed
Kids 1st - Low Fell was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Kids 1st - Low Fell among the 1,171 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 | 1,171 | 81% | ← Kids 1st - Low Fell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Kids 1st - Low Fell 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 Kids 1st - Low Fell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| 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 |
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Kids 1st - Low Fell
What is Kids 1st - Low Fell's food hygiene rating?
Kids 1st - Low Fell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Kids 1st - Low Fell 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 Kids 1st - Low Fell last inspected?
Kids 1st - Low Fell was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kids 1st - Low Fell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kids 1st - Low Fell compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,438 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Kids 1st - Low Fell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Kids 1st - Low Fell 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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