Food Safety in Saltwell
234 establishments rated · 73.08% with 5 stars
Saltwell Park is a Victorian park in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Opened in 1876, the park was designed by Edward Kemp and incorporates the mansion and associated grounds of the Saltwellgate estate owner, William Wailes, who sold his estate to Gateshead Council for £35,000. Upon opening, it became known as "The People's Park". The park was expanded in 1920 when the council purchased the adjacent gardens to the Saltwell Grove estate and added these to the park. This extended the park's total size to 55 acres (22 ha). Towards the end of the 20th century, the park had fallen into disrepair, but between 1999 and 2005, it was subject to a £9.6 million restoration project, funded collaboratively by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Gateshead Council and is now host to around 2 million visitors per year.
Saltwell (NE8) is home to 234 rated food establishments in the Gateshead area of Gateshead. 73.08% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Saltwell vs Gateshead Average
% of establishments with given rating · Gateshead average across 1,941 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Saltwell
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Local Gateshead Retailers - other · NE8 2LS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Bonnebon Confectionary Company Distributors/Transporters · NE8 3PR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Sept 2025 |
| 3 | Bensham Grove Nursery School/college/university · NE8 2XD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Bewicks (Central Library) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NE8 4LN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Aramark @ Gateshead College Baltic Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NE8 3BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Bensham General Hospital Caring Premises · NE8 4YL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Axis Beer Pub/bar/nightclub · NE8 2AJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 May 2025 |
| 8 | Alexandra House Care Home Caring Premises · NE8 1QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Bensham Food Coop Retailers - other · NE8 4QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 May 2023 |
| 10 | Centrechem Retailers - other · NE8 1SR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Apr 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Saltwell
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Original Bakehouse NE8 4TL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 Oct 2025 |
Obateni Ltd NE8 1SQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 24 Jul 2025 |
Bensham Tandoori NE8 4XE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 Nov 2025 |
Gateshead Halal Store NE8 1SQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 20 Feb 2025 |
Obateni Limited NE8 1QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 24 Jul 2025 |
Naija Wakkis NE8 1QL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 16 Jan 2026 |
New Golden Bird Chinese Takeaway NE8 1QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 Oct 2025 |
Bensham News NE8 1UT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 13 Dec 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO