Gary's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Gary's Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 4 The Green, Chopwell, NE17 7ER
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Gary's Fish Bar 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% | ← Gary's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gary's Fish Bar 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 Gary's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopwell Premier Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge Other catering premises | 176 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 373 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chopwell Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Amira Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Gary's Fish Bar
What is Gary's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Gary's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Gary's Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gary's Fish Bar last inspected?
Gary's Fish Bar was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Gary's Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gary's Fish Bar compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Gary's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Gary's Fish Bar 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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