Gateshead has 801 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 66 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 22% of food businesses in Gateshead.
59 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
28 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | 238 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Birtley | 119 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Whickham | 91 | 4.8/5 | 79% |
| Ryton | 49 | 4.9/5 | 88% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 42 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Gateshead, Unparished Area | 38 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
There are currently 801 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Gateshead, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Gateshead, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in Gateshead hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Gateshead 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 Gateshead was last updated on 13 May 2026.