Pumpkin Pie Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Pumpkin Pie Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: West Thirston, Northumberland, NE65 9EF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Pumpkin Pie Childcare among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Pumpkin Pie Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 393 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 Pumpkin Pie Childcare 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 Pumpkin Pie Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Northumberland Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Foxes Den Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The Running Fox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Gallery 45 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Hillrise Stores Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Felton School Friends Association School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Burnett's of Northumberland Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Pumpkin Pie Childcare
What is Pumpkin Pie Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Pumpkin Pie Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Pumpkin Pie Childcare 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pumpkin Pie Childcare last inspected?
Pumpkin Pie Childcare was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months 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 Pumpkin Pie Childcare?
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 Pumpkin Pie Childcare compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Pumpkin Pie Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Pumpkin Pie Childcare 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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