Davenport's Chocolates
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Davenport's Chocolates is a manufacturers/packers located at The Chocolate Factory, 3-4 Pelaw Industrial Estate, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0UW, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Davenport's Chocolates?
Davenport's Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Gateshead.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Davenport's Chocolates last inspected?
Davenport's Chocolates was last inspected on 2025-02-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Davenport's Chocolates located?
Davenport's Chocolates is located at The Chocolate Factory, 3-4 Pelaw Industrial Estate, Pelaw, Gateshead , NE10 0UW, in the Gateshead local authority area.