Northumbrian Gifts food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Northumbrian Gifts 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 14 April 2023, more than 3 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: Warenford Court, Ashwood Business Park, Ashington, NE63 0XD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Northumbrian Gifts 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% | ← Northumbrian Gifts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Northumbrian Gifts 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 Northumbrian Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Ashington Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Ashington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Bakery 79 / Pizza 79 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| College Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
Questions about Northumbrian Gifts
What is Northumbrian Gifts's food hygiene rating?
Northumbrian Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 April 2023.
Is Northumbrian Gifts 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 Northumbrian Gifts last inspected?
Northumbrian Gifts was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 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 Northumbrian Gifts?
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 Northumbrian Gifts compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Northumbrian Gifts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Northumbrian Gifts 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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