Kids 1st - QE Gateshead food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gateshead
Kids 1st - QE Gateshead holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Sheriff Hill, NE9 6RE
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Kids 1st - QE Gateshead among the 1,172 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 | 1,172 | 81% | ← Kids 1st - QE Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Kids 1st - QE Gateshead 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 Kids 1st - QE Gateshead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo's Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Kids 1st - QE Gateshead
What is Kids 1st - QE Gateshead's food hygiene rating?
Kids 1st - QE Gateshead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Kids 1st - QE Gateshead 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kids 1st - QE Gateshead last inspected?
Kids 1st - QE Gateshead was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Kids 1st - QE Gateshead?
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 Kids 1st - QE Gateshead compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Kids 1st - QE Gateshead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Kids 1st - QE Gateshead 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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