Chopwell Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Chopwell Premier 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 11 August 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: 2 The Green, Chopwell, NE17 7ER
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Chopwell Premier 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% | ← Chopwell Premier | |
| 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 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 Chopwell Premier 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 Chopwell Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge Other catering premises | 176 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 374 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chopwell Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Bank Chopwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lotus Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Amira Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Chopwell Premier
What is Chopwell Premier's food hygiene rating?
Chopwell Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Chopwell Premier 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 Chopwell Premier last inspected?
Chopwell Premier was last inspected on 11 August 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 Chopwell Premier?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chopwell Premier compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Chopwell Premier holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Chopwell Premier 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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