Gateshead Businesses That ‘Must Improve’ Food Hygiene Standards

Food hygiene scores matter to customers. People check these scores at restaurants and stores. These ratings often appear in business windows, helping people make informed choices about food. Gateshead Council checks 1,600 food businesses yearly and does 1,300 checks, then gives a rating.

Inspectors rate businesses from zero to five; zero means urgent improvements are needed, while five means very good hygiene standards exist. The score shows how businesses meet expected standards, reflecting findings from the latest inspection.

Inspectors check how food is handled hygienically, including cooking, storing, and preparing food. They look at cleanliness, the building’s condition, and management of food safety. Inspectors confirm that standards are maintained.

Zero means urgent improvement is needed; one means major improvement is necessary. The council states many places haven’t asked for re-rating. Adam’s Continental Foods and Ayan Superstore Ltd are exceptions.

Here is a list of Gateshead businesses that currently have a zero or one rating. This data comes from the Food Standards Agency, and all ratings were correct when published.

Obateni Limited on Coatsworth Road has a zero, with inspectors checking them November 14, 2024. Obateni Ltd, also on Coatsworth Road, has a zero; they were inspected on November 14, 2024.

Adam’s Continental Foods has a rating of one; it’s on Coatsworth Road, and the last inspection was in July 2023. Ayan Superstore Ltd’s rating is one; the store is on Coatsworth Road, and they were checked March 11, 2024.

Bensham Wines has a one; it’s on Bensham Road, and their last check was October 25, 2023. Happy Garden has a one and is on Dipwood Road; they were inspected January 9, 2025. The Royal Oak has a one, is on High Street, and they were checked December 6, 2023.