The Full Circle Food Project food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
The Full Circle Food Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9BA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Full Circle Food Project 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% | ← The Full Circle Food Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Full Circle Food Project 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 The Full Circle Food Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Deli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| College Food & Wine Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Full Circle Food Project
What is The Full Circle Food Project's food hygiene rating?
The Full Circle Food Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Full Circle Food Project 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Full Circle Food Project last inspected?
The Full Circle Food Project was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 The Full Circle Food Project?
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 The Full Circle Food Project compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Full Circle Food Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Full Circle Food Project 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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