Bill Quay Community Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Bill Quay Community Farm 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 1 February 2022, more than 4 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: Hainingwood Terrace, Bill Quay, NE10 0UE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Bill Quay Community Farm 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% | ← Bill Quay Community Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bill Quay Community Farm 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 Bill Quay Community Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Beattie's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bamlings Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bassi General Dealer And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Bill Quay Community Farm
What is Bill Quay Community Farm's food hygiene rating?
Bill Quay Community Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 1 February 2022.
Is Bill Quay Community Farm 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 Bill Quay Community Farm last inspected?
Bill Quay Community Farm was last inspected on 1 February 2022, more than 4 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 Bill Quay Community Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bill Quay Community Farm compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Bill Quay Community Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Bill Quay Community Farm 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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