Spring Highfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gateshead
Spring Highfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Highfield Primary School, Whinfield Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1EH
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Spring Highfield 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% | ← Spring Highfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Spring Highfield 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 Spring Highfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead School Catering at Highfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Highfield Helping Hands@ St Joseph’s School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Amore Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Kandola Bros Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| SRMC Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brizzolari's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Spring Highfield
What is Spring Highfield's food hygiene rating?
Spring Highfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Spring Highfield 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spring Highfield last inspected?
Spring Highfield was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Spring Highfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spring Highfield compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Spring Highfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Spring Highfield 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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Spring Highfield is one of 38 rated food businesses in Rowlands Gill. See every hygiene rating in Rowlands Gill →
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