Pic-Nics food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Pic-Nics holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 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: 14a Market Lane, Swalwell, NE16 3EQ
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Pic-Nics 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% | ← Pic-Nics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pic-Nics 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 Pic-Nics, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Acropolis One Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Beckleberrys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Big Lukes World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Advanced Performance Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Pic-Nics
What is Pic-Nics's food hygiene rating?
Pic-Nics has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Pic-Nics 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pic-Nics last inspected?
Pic-Nics was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Pic-Nics?
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 Pic-Nics compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Pic-Nics is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Pic-Nics 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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