Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
Whickham Cottage Nursery food hygiene rating
Whickham Cottage Nursery
Sands Road
Swalwell
Gateshead
NE16 3DN Inspected 9 September 2026
Swalwell
Gateshead
NE16 3DN Inspected 9 September 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
Whickham Cottage Nursery in Gateshead currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 9 September 2026. Whickham Cottage Nursery is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at Sands Road, Swalwell, Gateshead, NE16 3DN.
- Business name
- Whickham Cottage Nursery
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 9 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 339192
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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
9 September 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
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Whickham Cottage Nursery has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 8 May 2025 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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