Gateway Church Northumberland food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
Gateway Church Northumberland holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2022, 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: Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Gateway Church Northumberland 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% | ← Gateway Church Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gateway Church Northumberland 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 Gateway Church Northumberland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Children & Young Peoples Project (SCYPP) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shilbottle Community Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shilbottle Primary School School/college/university | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2024 |
| Londis Shilbottle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Haven Community Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Gateway Church Northumberland
What is Gateway Church Northumberland's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Church Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 31 August 2022.
Is Gateway Church Northumberland 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateway Church Northumberland last inspected?
Gateway Church Northumberland was last inspected on 31 August 2022, 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 Gateway Church Northumberland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gateway Church Northumberland compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Church Northumberland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Gateway Church Northumberland 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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