Saltwell Chip Stop

Bensham

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 May 2026 by Gateshead.

What does this rating mean?

Saltwell Chip Stop in Bensham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

109 Saltwell Road,
Bensham,
Gateshead,
NE8 4TH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Saltwell Chip Stop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Saltwell Chip Stop?

Food hygiene at Saltwell Chip Stop 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 Saltwell Chip Stop

What is Saltwell Chip Stop’s food hygiene rating?

Saltwell Chip Stop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 May 2026.

When was Saltwell Chip Stop last inspected?

Saltwell Chip Stop was last inspected by Gateshead on 15 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.