Gateshead food hygiene: ratings and inspection backlog

Data as of 24 August 2026.

1,646
Registered businesses
4.75
Average rating
11.24%
Awaiting inspection
A computed measure, not a Food Standards Agency statistic.
0.5%
Ratings older than 5 years

Inspection backlog

11.24% of businesses in Gateshead are awaiting inspection. The median published rating is 1 year old, and the oldest rating still current on the register was given on 4 October 2013. See where Gateshead sits nationally on the council backlog league.

Rating distribution

5 stars
1,175 (81.4%)
4 stars
197 (13.6%)
3 stars
60 (4.2%)
2 stars
2 (0.1%)
1 star
10 (0.7%)
0 stars
0 (0.0%)

The lowest rated in Gateshead

12 of 1,444 rated businesses across Gateshead are rated 0 to 2. This list covers the whole council area, including businesses whose town did not reach the site's town-page floor.

Bensham Tandoori
94-96 Saltwell Road, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 4XE
1out of 5Rated 9 November 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 9 November 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Burger & Brew
16 The Garth, Front Street, Winlaton, Blaydon, NE21 6DD
1out of 5Rated 19 June 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 19 June 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Delicious Cottage
112-114 Eastbourne Avenue, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4NJ
1out of 5Rated 20 May 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 20 May 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Gateshead Halal Store
115 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ
1out of 5Rated 20 February 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 20 February 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Naija Wakkis
57 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QL
1out of 5Rated 16 January 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 16 January 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Obateni Limited
112 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1QQ
1out of 5Rated 24 July 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 24 July 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Obateni Ltd
173 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 1SQ
1out of 5Rated 24 July 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 24 July 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Original Bakehouse
201 Saltwell Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4TL
1out of 5Rated 3 October 2025

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 3 October 2025. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Ruby's Kitchen
7-9 Clavering Road, Swalwell, Whickham, NE16 3JJ
1out of 5Rated 18 May 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 18 May 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

The business's response, as published on the national register:

Following our recent food hygiene inspection, we received a 1-star rating, due to historical issues.

Since the inspection, we have completed a comprehensive action plan to address all matters raised. This has included a full deep clean of the premises, repairs and replacement of equipment where required, enhanced food safety procedures, and additional staff training.

We have implemented all necessary improvements and will be applying for a re-rating inspection, where we look forward to demonstrating the high standards now in place.

We would like to thank our customers for their continued support. We remain fully committed to providing safe, high-quality food and excellent service at all times

Vigo Convenience
3-7 Hartside, Vigo, Birtley Chester Le Street, DH3 2EW
1out of 5Rated 7 January 2026

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 7 January 2026. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Bensham News
247 Bensham Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1UT
2out of 5Rated 13 December 2024

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 13 December 2024. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Causeway Store
66 Causeway, Carr Hill, Gateshead, NE9 6QY
2out of 5Rated 6 December 2021

This rating reflects what inspectors found on 6 December 2021. The business may have improved since then, and can ask its local authority for a re-inspection at any time. See the official record for the latest position. See the official record.

Source: Food Standards Agency food hygiene ratings data, 24 August 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.