Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Friction Bouldering food hygiene rating
Friction Bouldering
1b Saltmeadows Road
East Gateshead
Gateshead
NE8 3AH Inspected 17 February 2026
East Gateshead
Gateshead
NE8 3AH Inspected 17 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Gateshead
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Friction Bouldering in Gateshead currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 February 2026. Friction Bouldering is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 1b Saltmeadows Road, East Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 3AH.
- Business name
- Friction Bouldering
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1453247
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Friction Bouldering.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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