Cotemede News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Cotemede News 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 27 January 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: 38 Cotemede, Leam Lane Estate, NE10 8JQ
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cotemede News 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% | ← Cotemede News | |
| 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 Cotemede News 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 Cotemede News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarons Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Amazon NCL1 Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Blenhein Court Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bamlings Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Beattie's Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bowes Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Cotemede News
What is Cotemede News's food hygiene rating?
Cotemede News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Cotemede News 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 Cotemede News last inspected?
Cotemede News was last inspected on 27 January 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 Cotemede News?
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 Cotemede News compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Cotemede News holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Cotemede News 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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