SMK Retailer Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
SMK Retailer Limited 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 19 July 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: Races Filling Station, Derwenthaugh Road, Blaydon on Tyne, NE21 5PG
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts SMK Retailer Limited among the 1,170 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← SMK Retailer Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 SMK Retailer Limited 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 SMK Retailer Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| 1771 Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| China Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Asda (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about SMK Retailer Limited
What is SMK Retailer Limited's food hygiene rating?
SMK Retailer Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 19 July 2024.
Is SMK Retailer Limited 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 SMK Retailer Limited last inspected?
SMK Retailer Limited was last inspected on 19 July 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 SMK Retailer Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SMK Retailer Limited compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and SMK Retailer Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects SMK Retailer Limited 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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SMK Retailer Limited is one of 82 rated food businesses in Blaydon on Tyne. See every hygiene rating in Blaydon on Tyne →
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