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Original Bakehouse

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 3 October 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Original Bakehouse scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 3 October 2025.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Gateshead.
  • Inspected by Gateshead Environmental Health.
Address
201 Saltwell Road, Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 4TL

Local authority: Gateshead · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a takeaway operation. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Original Bakehouse.

What is Original Bakehouse's FSA hygiene rating?

Original Bakehouse scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 3 October 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Original Bakehouse last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Original Bakehouse was on 3 October 2025, 7 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Original Bakehouse required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Original Bakehouse?

Original Bakehouse's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Original Bakehouse compare to other venues in Gateshead?

Original Bakehouse's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Gateshead on the dedicated Gateshead aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 3 October 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.