South Hill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
South Hill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 5 December 2024, 19 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: 25 South Hill Road, Bensham, NE8 2XZ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so South Hill 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% | ← South Hill | |
| 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 South Hill 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 South Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| A&C Bolton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| A Bit Of A Mouthful Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 101 Regiment Royal Artillery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Anglo Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| alcohol affair new castle Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Atom Bank Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about South Hill
What is South Hill's food hygiene rating?
South Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 5 December 2024.
Is South Hill 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Hill last inspected?
South Hill was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 South Hill?
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 South Hill compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while South Hill holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects South Hill 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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