Crown And Cannon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
Crown And Cannon Inn 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: Front Street, Winlaton, NE21 6AD
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Crown And Cannon Inn 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% | ← Crown And Cannon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Crown And Cannon Inn 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 Crown And Cannon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branches Out of School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Cakeaholics by Claire Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| BV & Sons Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Blaydon Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Blaydon Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blaydon Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Briarwood Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Crown And Cannon Inn
What is Crown And Cannon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Crown And Cannon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Crown And Cannon Inn 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 Crown And Cannon Inn last inspected?
Crown And Cannon Inn was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Crown And Cannon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Crown And Cannon Inn compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Crown And Cannon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Crown And Cannon Inn 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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