The Coffee Cart (Airstream) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Coffee Cart (Airstream) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, more than 2 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: 30 Pembroke Drive, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9HS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Coffee Cart (Airstream) 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% | ← The Coffee Cart (Airstream) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Coffee Cart (Airstream) 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 Coffee Cart (Airstream), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Cart (Bike) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Coffee Pod Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Elkwater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Haveli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Davidsons of Darras Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Coffee Cart (Airstream)
What is The Coffee Cart (Airstream)'s food hygiene rating?
The Coffee Cart (Airstream) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 January 2024.
Is The Coffee Cart (Airstream) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coffee Cart (Airstream) last inspected?
The Coffee Cart (Airstream) was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Coffee Cart (Airstream)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coffee Cart (Airstream) compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Coffee Cart (Airstream) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Coffee Cart (Airstream) 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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The Coffee Cart (Airstream) is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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