West Ryton Buffs food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
West Ryton Buffs 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 13 October 2021, more than 4 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: Main Road, Ryton, NE40 3AG
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so West Ryton Buffs 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% | ← West Ryton Buffs | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 West Ryton Buffs 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 West Ryton Buffs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barmoor Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Infant School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Junior School School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Crawcrook Branch Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Emmaville Primary Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Emmaville Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about West Ryton Buffs
What is West Ryton Buffs's food hygiene rating?
West Ryton Buffs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 October 2021.
Is West Ryton Buffs 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 West Ryton Buffs last inspected?
West Ryton Buffs was last inspected on 13 October 2021, more than 4 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 West Ryton Buffs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Ryton Buffs compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while West Ryton Buffs holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects West Ryton Buffs 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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