The Engine Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Engine Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2024, 20 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: Rockcliffe Way, Eighton Banks, NE9 7XR
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Engine Room 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% | ← The Engine Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Engine Room 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 The Engine Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowes Incline Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bowes Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Campus \& Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
Questions about The Engine Room
What is The Engine Room's food hygiene rating?
The Engine Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Engine Room 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Engine Room last inspected?
The Engine Room was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 The Engine Room?
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 The Engine Room compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Engine Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Engine Room 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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