Whickham has 93 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Whickham.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 820 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Blaydon | 240 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Birtley | 120 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Ryton | 50 | 4.9/5 | 87% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 42 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
| Gateshead, Unparished Area | 38 | 4.9/5 | 95% |
There are currently 93 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Whickham, out of 637,769 rated establishments across the UK.
In Whickham, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Whickham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Whickham 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 Whickham was last updated on 1 July 2026.