Gateshead Royal British Legion Club

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-18

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Gateshead Royal British Legion Club is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 142 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4LL, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 August 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 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
142 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead
Postcode
NE8 4LL
Local Authority
Gateshead
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
846198

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Gateshead Royal British Legion Club?

Gateshead Royal British Legion Club 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 Gateshead Royal British Legion Club last inspected?

Gateshead Royal British Legion Club was last inspected on 2025-08-18. 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 Gateshead Royal British Legion Club located?

Gateshead Royal British Legion Club is located at 142 Coatsworth Road, Bensham, Gateshead , NE8 4LL, in the Gateshead local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE8 postcode area.