Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Snack Bar 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 12 July 2023, more than 3 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: Shielfield Park, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2EF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Snack Bar 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% | ← Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Snack Bar 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 Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Rangers Football Club Plc Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Border Links Ltd Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| T Jay @ Prior Stores Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Snack Bar
What is Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Snack Bar 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 Snack Bar last inspected?
Snack Bar was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 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 Snack Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Snack Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Snack Bar 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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