The Tavern

Rowlands Gill Central

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Tavern scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 9 April 2026 by Gateshead.

What does this rating mean?

The Tavern in Rowlands Gill Central has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

The Railway Tavern Abel House,
Station Road,
Rowlands Gill Central,
Rowlands Gill,
NE39 1QD

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

Who inspects The Tavern?

Food hygiene at The Tavern 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 The Tavern

What is The Tavern’s food hygiene rating?

The Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 April 2026.

When was The Tavern last inspected?

The Tavern was last inspected by Gateshead on 9 April 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.