Lyndhurst Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Lyndhurst Post Office 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 29 Wetheral Gardens, Beacon Lough, NE9 6PY
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Lyndhurst Post Office 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% | ← Lyndhurst Post Office | |
| 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 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 Lyndhurst Post Office 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 Lyndhurst Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Beer Drop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bienvenue 106 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A Bit of a Treat Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Lyndhurst Post Office
What is Lyndhurst Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Lyndhurst Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Lyndhurst Post Office 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 Lyndhurst Post Office last inspected?
Lyndhurst Post Office was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Lyndhurst Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lyndhurst Post Office compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Lyndhurst Post Office holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Lyndhurst Post Office 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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