High Street Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
High Street Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 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: 12 Battle Hill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts High Street Convenience Store 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% | ← High Street Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 High Street Convenience Store 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 High Street Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Oxfam Bookshop Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hexham Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Hexham Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Beaumont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cranstons Ltd Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Buongiorno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about High Street Convenience Store
What is High Street Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
High Street Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 May 2023.
Is High Street Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Street Convenience Store last inspected?
High Street Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 May 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 High Street Convenience Store?
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 High Street Convenience Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and High Street Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects High Street Convenience Store 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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