Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Pic-Nics food hygiene rating
Pic-Nics
14a Market Lane
Swalwell
Whickham
NE16 3EQ Inspected 30 July 2026
Swalwell
Whickham
NE16 3EQ Inspected 30 July 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
Pic-Nics in Gateshead currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 July 2026. Pic-Nics is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 14a Market Lane, Swalwell, Whickham, NE16 3EQ.
- Business name
- Pic-Nics
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 971341
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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
30 July 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
Pic-Nics has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 5 August 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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