Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to nine Gateshead establishments

By Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Published 5th Dec 2023, 09:41 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Gateshead’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to nine of Gateshead’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to seven restaurants, cafes or canteens:

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• Rated 5: DK Home Support at Advance House, 159-161 Ravensworth Road, Dunston, Gateshead; rated on November 30

• Rated 5: Lobley Hill Primary School at Rothbury Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear; rated on November 30

• Rated 5: Starbucks at Unit 1 Bridge Street, Blaydon, Blaydon On Tyne; rated on November 30

• Rated 5: The Brunch Box at Bensham Road, Bensham, Gateshead; rated on November 27

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• Rated 5: The Barn Cafe at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre, Market Lane, Dunston Hill, Gateshead; rated on November 21

• Rated 5: Grounded Kitchen at 53 Garden Walk, Metro Centre, Whickham; rated on October 17

• Rated 5: Wingstop at 43 Garden Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead; rated on October 17

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Bay Horse at Front Street, Whickham, Gateshead; rated on November 28

• Rated 5: Red Lion Inn at Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street; rated on November 21