The Fellsider food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
The Fellsider holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Oakfield Road, Whickham, NE16 5BY
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts The Fellsider 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% | ← The Fellsider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fellsider 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 Fellsider, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe Shrub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chase Park Neuro Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| China Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
Questions about The Fellsider
What is The Fellsider's food hygiene rating?
The Fellsider has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Fellsider 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fellsider last inspected?
The Fellsider was last inspected on 30 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 The Fellsider?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fellsider compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and The Fellsider is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects The Fellsider 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 Fellsider is one of 137 rated food businesses in Whickham. See every hygiene rating in Whickham →
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