The Central food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Central holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: The Central Club, Derwent Street, Chopwell, NE17 7AA
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Central 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% | ← The Central | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Central 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 The Central, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Father Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Nixons Newsagents Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Amira Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Premier Express Chopwell Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Tetris Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Chopwell Colliery Officials Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Central
What is The Central's food hygiene rating?
The Central has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Central 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Central last inspected?
The Central was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 The Central?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Central compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while The Central holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Central 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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The Central is one of 19 rated food businesses in Chopwell. See every hygiene rating in Chopwell →
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