Rapid Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gateshead
Rapid Service Station 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 13 November 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: Rapid Service Station, Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7TD
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Rapid Service Station 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% | ← Rapid Service Station | |
| 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 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 Rapid Service Station 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 Rapid Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdene Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Catch 22 Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Angel Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beacon Lough Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bakehouse Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Rapid Service Station
What is Rapid Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Rapid Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Rapid Service Station 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 Rapid Service Station last inspected?
Rapid Service Station was last inspected on 13 November 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 Rapid Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rapid Service Station compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Rapid Service Station holds a 4. 197 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Rapid Service Station 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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