Plantsplus Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Plantsplus Garden Centre 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
This is a fresh result: Plantsplus Garden Centre was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Berwick Hill, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6BU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Plantsplus Garden Centre 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% | ← Plantsplus Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Plantsplus Garden Centre 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 Plantsplus Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Grange Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Northumberland Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Cheese Loft Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Plantsplus Garden Centre
What is Plantsplus Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Plantsplus Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Plantsplus Garden Centre 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 Plantsplus Garden Centre last inspected?
Plantsplus Garden Centre was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Plantsplus Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Plantsplus Garden Centre compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Plantsplus Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Plantsplus Garden Centre 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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