River Tyne Academy

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

River Tyne Academy is a school/college/university located at The Millway Centre, Millway, Carr Hill, Gateshead, NE9 5PQ, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 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 5 — 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. 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
The Millway Centre, Millway, Carr Hill, Gateshead
Postcode
NE9 5PQ
Local Authority
Gateshead
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
339856

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of River Tyne Academy?

River Tyne Academy 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 school/college/university?

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 River Tyne Academy last inspected?

River Tyne Academy was last inspected on 2025-03-11. 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 River Tyne Academy located?

River Tyne Academy is located at The Millway Centre, Millway, Carr Hill, Gateshead , NE9 5PQ, in the Gateshead local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE9 postcode area.