Shelgo Tea Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Shelgo Tea Ltd 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 21 November 2018, more than 7 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: 19 The Dunes, Hadston, Northumberland, NE65 9RG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shelgo Tea Ltd 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% | ← Shelgo Tea Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shelgo Tea Ltd 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 Shelgo Tea Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadston Family Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Hadston Family Hub Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Hadston House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Golden Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Hadston Newsagency Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Hadston Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
Questions about Shelgo Tea Ltd
What is Shelgo Tea Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shelgo Tea Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 November 2018.
Is Shelgo Tea Ltd 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 Shelgo Tea Ltd last inspected?
Shelgo Tea Ltd was last inspected on 21 November 2018, more than 7 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 Shelgo Tea Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shelgo Tea Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shelgo Tea Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shelgo Tea Ltd 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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