Winlaton News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Winlaton News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 17 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: 1-3 Tyne Street, Winlaton, NE21 5DH
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Winlaton News sits behind roughly 1,170 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ← Winlaton News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Winlaton News 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 Winlaton News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Crown And Cannon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Winlaton News
What is Winlaton News's food hygiene rating?
Winlaton News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Winlaton News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winlaton News last inspected?
Winlaton News was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 Winlaton News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winlaton News compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Winlaton News holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Winlaton News 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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