Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Other catering premises
Latest rating available
The Drop In food hygiene rating
The Drop In
Birtley Methodist Church
Station Lane
Birtley
Chester Le St Co Durham
DH3 1DG Inspected 24 February 2025
Station Lane
Birtley
Chester Le St Co Durham
DH3 1DG Inspected 24 February 2025
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 Drop In in Gateshead currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 February 2025. The Drop In is registered as an Other catering premises and is located at Birtley Methodist Church, Station Lane, Birtley, Chester Le St Co Durham, DH3 1DG.
- Business name
- The Drop In
- Business type
- Other catering premises
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 February 2025
- FHRS ID
- 339476
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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
24 February 2025
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 Drop In.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 February 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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