Hard as Rock

Portobello

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Hard as Rock scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 24 February 2025 by Gateshead.

What does this rating mean?

Hard as Rock in Portobello has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Wilsons Auctions Ltd,
Shadon Way,
Portobello,
Birtley,
DH3 2SW

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hard as Rock. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hard as Rock?

Food hygiene at Hard as Rock is inspected by Gateshead, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.gateshead.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Hard as Rock

What is Hard as Rock’s food hygiene rating?

Hard as Rock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 February 2025.

When was Hard as Rock last inspected?

Hard as Rock was last inspected by Gateshead on 24 February 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.