Chopwell Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gateshead
Chopwell Community Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: Chopwell Community Centre, Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7HS
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Chopwell Community Centre 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% | ← Chopwell Community Centre | |
| 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 Very 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 Chopwell Community Centre 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 Chopwell Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Amira Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Nixons Newsagents Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| The Food Father Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Central Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Chopwell Community Centre
What is Chopwell Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Chopwell Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Chopwell Community Centre 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chopwell Community Centre last inspected?
Chopwell Community Centre was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Chopwell Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chopwell Community Centre compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Chopwell Community Centre holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Chopwell Community Centre 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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