The Shop Main Street Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Shop Main Street Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Front Street, Wark, Northumberland, NE48 3LT
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shop Main Street Ltd sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← The Shop Main Street Ltd | |
| 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 393 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Shop Main Street Ltd 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 Shop Main Street Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1897 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Wark C of E First School School/college/university | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Grey Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Battlesteads Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about The Shop Main Street Ltd
What is The Shop Main Street Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Shop Main Street Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Shop Main Street Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shop Main Street Ltd last inspected?
The Shop Main Street Ltd was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Shop Main Street Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shop Main Street Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Shop Main Street Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Shop Main Street Ltd 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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