Mighty Oaks food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
Mighty Oaks 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 24 April 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: Upper Howick Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Mighty Oaks among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Mighty Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Very good
- 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 Mighty Oaks 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 Mighty Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Masonic Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Beech House Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Swansfield Park Primary School School/college/university | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Summerhill Residential Home Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alnwick Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Grey Croft Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Alnwick Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Mighty Oaks
What is Mighty Oaks's food hygiene rating?
Mighty Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 April 2023.
Is Mighty Oaks 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 Mighty Oaks last inspected?
Mighty Oaks was last inspected on 24 April 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 Mighty Oaks?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mighty Oaks compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Mighty Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Mighty Oaks 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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Mighty Oaks is one of 151 rated food businesses in Alnwick. See every hygiene rating in Alnwick →
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