Karmic Cakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Karmic Cakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 August 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: North Greenwich Road, Spittal, Northumberland, TD15 1RG
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Karmic Cakery sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Karmic Cakery | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Karmic Cakery 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 Karmic Cakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Claw Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| East Watch Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Blenheim Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Garden House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Spittal Community First School School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Londis Highcliffe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Berwick Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about Karmic Cakery
What is Karmic Cakery's food hygiene rating?
Karmic Cakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 August 2023.
Is Karmic Cakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karmic Cakery last inspected?
Karmic Cakery was last inspected on 18 August 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 Karmic Cakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karmic Cakery compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Karmic Cakery holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Karmic Cakery 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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Karmic Cakery is one of 17 rated food businesses in Spittal. See every hygiene rating in Spittal →
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