Watergate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gateshead
Watergate Cafe 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Whickham Fellside Youth Football Club, Consett Road, Lobley Hill, NE11 0AN
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Watergate Cafe 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% | ← Watergate Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Watergate Cafe 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 Watergate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys Home Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Gateshead College Motor Vehicle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Limited @ World Pay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bensham General Hospital Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| 40 Ounce Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Asda Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Watergate Cafe
What is Watergate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Watergate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Watergate Cafe 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 Watergate Cafe last inspected?
Watergate Cafe was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Watergate Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watergate Cafe compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Watergate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Watergate Cafe 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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