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The Highlander

Pub or bar · Front Street, Swalwell, Whickham, NE16 3DW

Food hygiene rating

012345

Urgent improvementVery good

Good. What a 4 means. Inspected 17 Dec 2025 by Gateshead council.

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What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGood

Cleanliness and condition of premisesVery good

Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 5, structural 0, management 10.

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