United Reform Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gateshead
United Reform Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: United Reform Church, Cromer Avenue, Low Fell, NE9 6UJ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts United Reform Church 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% | ← United Reform Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 United Reform Church 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 United Reform Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bienvenue 106 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about United Reform Church
What is United Reform Church's food hygiene rating?
United Reform Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 26 January 2021.
Is United Reform Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was United Reform Church last inspected?
United Reform Church was last inspected on 26 January 2021, more than 5 years 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 United Reform Church?
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 United Reform Church compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and United Reform Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects United Reform Church 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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