Birtley has 118 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 85% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, restaurant/cafe/canteen establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 21 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Birtley.
11 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 101–118 of 118 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 789 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Blaydon | 233 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Whickham | 91 | 4.8/5 | 80% |
| Ryton | 49 | 4.9/5 | 88% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 42 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Gateshead, Unparished Area |
There are currently 118 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Birtley, out of 606,168 rated establishments across the UK.
In Birtley, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 85% of rated businesses in Birtley hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Birtley are carried out by Gateshead. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Birtley was last updated on 7 April 2026.
| 38 |
| 4.9/5 |
| 92% |