Oli and Joes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Oli and Joes holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 34-36 Front Street, Whickham, NE16 4DT
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Oli and Joes sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ← Oli and Joes | |
| 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 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 Oli and Joes 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 Oli and Joes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| 1771 Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Newcastle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Boni Italian Coffee Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Oli and Joes
What is Oli and Joes's food hygiene rating?
Oli and Joes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Oli and Joes 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oli and Joes last inspected?
Oli and Joes was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Oli and Joes?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oli and Joes compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Oli and Joes holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Oli and Joes 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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