The Card Factory food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Card Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2a Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Card Factory among the 2,779 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Card Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Card Factory none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Card Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bonas Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Barluga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Central Bean Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Mr Simms Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Martino Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boulevards Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Card Factory
What is The Card Factory's food hygiene rating?
The Card Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 August 2021.
Is The Card Factory safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Card Factory last inspected?
The Card Factory was last inspected on 10 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Card Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Card Factory compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Card Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Card Factory and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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