The Football Factory Bedlington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Football Factory Bedlington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2023, more than 2 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: Barrington Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7AH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Football Factory Bedlington 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 Football Factory Bedlington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Football Factory Bedlington 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 Football Factory Bedlington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Station Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Carols Kidz Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bedlington Station Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Academy School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Football Factory Bedlington
What is The Football Factory Bedlington's food hygiene rating?
The Football Factory Bedlington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 20 November 2023.
Is The Football Factory Bedlington 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Football Factory Bedlington last inspected?
The Football Factory Bedlington was last inspected on 20 November 2023, more than 2 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 Football Factory Bedlington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Football Factory Bedlington compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Football Factory Bedlington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Football Factory Bedlington 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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