BP South food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
BP South 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 11 October 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: Washington Services, Portobello, DH3 2SJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts BP South among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 82% | ← BP South | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 204 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 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 BP South 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 BP South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP North Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee - Southbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee - Northbound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Canford Audio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| 2nd Home Childcare Barlew Mow Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about BP South
What is BP South's food hygiene rating?
BP South has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 October 2024.
Is BP South 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 BP South last inspected?
BP South was last inspected on 11 October 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 BP South?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BP South compare to other places in Gateshead?
82% of the 1,434 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and BP South is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects BP South 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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