Jak and the Bean Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Jak and the Bean Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: 10 St Michaels Avenue, New Hartley, Northumberland, NE25 0RP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Jak and the Bean Limited 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% | ← Jak and the Bean Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jak and the Bean Limited 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 Jak and the Bean Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Muka Pizzeria & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Caterpak Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Delaval News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Astley Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chuen Lee Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Food for Thought Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Delaval Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Jak and the Bean Limited
What is Jak and the Bean Limited's food hygiene rating?
Jak and the Bean Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Jak and the Bean Limited 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jak and the Bean Limited last inspected?
Jak and the Bean Limited was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 Jak and the Bean Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jak and the Bean Limited compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Jak and the Bean Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Jak and the Bean Limited 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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