Waverley Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Waverley Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 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: 21 Waverley Road, Harlow Green, NE9 7TU
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Waverley Convenience Store among the 1,172 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Waverley Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 199 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 Waverley Convenience Store 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 Waverley Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Waverley Convenience Store
What is Waverley Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Waverley Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Waverley Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waverley Convenience Store last inspected?
Waverley Convenience Store was last inspected on 7 February 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 Waverley Convenience Store?
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 Waverley Convenience Store compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Waverley Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Waverley Convenience Store 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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