Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Rare Drop food hygiene rating
The Rare Drop
478 Durham Road
Gateshead
NE9 6BP Inspected 23 June 2026
Gateshead
NE9 6BP Inspected 23 June 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
The Rare Drop in Gateshead currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 June 2026. The Rare Drop is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 478 Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6BP.
- Business name
- The Rare Drop
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 23 June 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1934024
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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
23 June 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
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 The Rare Drop.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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