Copper Ricebox food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
Copper Ricebox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 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: 12 Ennerdale Road, Riverside Business Park, Blyth, NE24 4RT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Copper Ricebox 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% | ← Copper Ricebox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Copper Ricebox 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 Copper Ricebox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Riverside Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Blythgate Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bebside Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Briardale House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Blyth Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Copper Ricebox
What is Copper Ricebox's food hygiene rating?
Copper Ricebox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Copper Ricebox 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Copper Ricebox last inspected?
Copper Ricebox was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Copper Ricebox?
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 Copper Ricebox compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Copper Ricebox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Copper Ricebox 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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