Footprints on the Moon food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Footprints on the Moon 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: Shields Road, Hartford Bridge, Northumberland, NE22 6AN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Footprints on the Moon among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Footprints on the Moon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 Footprints on the Moon 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 Footprints on the Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bedlingtonshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Bedlington West End Primary School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Howard House Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Howard House School Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
Questions about Footprints on the Moon
What is Footprints on the Moon's food hygiene rating?
Footprints on the Moon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Footprints on the Moon 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 Footprints on the Moon last inspected?
Footprints on the Moon was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Footprints on the Moon?
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 Footprints on the Moon compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Footprints on the Moon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Footprints on the Moon 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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