Westburn Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Westburn Service Station 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 7 November 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: Main Street, Crawcrook, NE40 4TX
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Westburn Service Station 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% | ← Westburn Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Westburn Service Station 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 Westburn Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Stobo's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Crawcrook Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmaville Primary Wraparound Care School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Emmaville Primary School School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Crawcrook Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Jubilee Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Westburn Service Station
What is Westburn Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Westburn Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Westburn Service Station 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 Westburn Service Station last inspected?
Westburn Service Station was last inspected on 7 November 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 Westburn Service Station?
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 Westburn Service Station compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Westburn Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Westburn Service Station 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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