Starbucks Coffee Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Starbucks Coffee Company 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 14 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: Taylor Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2DJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Starbucks Coffee Company 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% | ← Starbucks Coffee Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Starbucks Coffee Company 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 Starbucks Coffee Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Go Outdoors Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Alnwick Service Station Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Greggs Rontec Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Starbucks Coffee Company
What is Starbucks Coffee Company's food hygiene rating?
Starbucks Coffee Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Starbucks Coffee Company 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 Starbucks Coffee Company last inspected?
Starbucks Coffee Company was last inspected on 14 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 Starbucks Coffee Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Starbucks Coffee Company compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Starbucks Coffee Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Starbucks Coffee Company 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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