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Food hygiene in Whickham

No food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whickham were given a hygiene score in the last month. Over three months, 81% of the 21 places scored here got a 5, above the 77% across Gateshead. 2 places scored 2 or below. 20 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

NE16, Gateshead · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whickham

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0hygiene scoreslast 31 days
81%scored 5last 3 months · Gateshead 77%
2scored 0 to 2last 3 months
20waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

A quiet month

No new hygiene scores were published near Whickham in the last 31 days. Inspections come in fits and starts, so check back soon, or see the latest scores across Gateshead.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Mooboo was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 8 September 2026. Restaurants and cafés
  • Ruby's Kitchen was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

20 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Whickham against Gateshead

Food hygieneWhickhamMiddle Gateshead area
Scores, last month00
Scores, last 3 months213
Scored 5, last 3 months81%77% (all Gateshead)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months20
Waiting for a first inspection203

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whickham. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Swalwell12483%224
Whickham02181%220
Sunniside04100%07
Fellside02–05
Dunston Hill00–02
Dunston00–03
Winlaton Mill00–02
See every Gateshead area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Gateshead page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Whickham?

In the last three months 21 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whickham were given a hygiene score, and 17 (81%) scored 5. Across Gateshead, 77% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Whickham had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Mooboo was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 8 September 2026 and Ruby's Kitchen was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Whickham?

20 food places near Whickham are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.