Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Sterling House, South Shore Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3AE, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Gateshead oversees 1,671 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Gateshead is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside?
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside last inspected?
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside was last inspected on 2025-10-27. 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 Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside located?
Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is located at Sterling House, South Shore Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear , NE8 3AE, in the Gateshead local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE8 postcode area.