Go Outdoors food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Go Outdoors 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 11 July 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: Willowburn Avenue, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2JH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Go Outdoors 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% | ← Go Outdoors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Gilchrist Confectionery Limited Distributors/Transporters | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Rontec Willowtree Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Heather & Bale Ltd Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| HospiceCare North Northumberland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Go Outdoors
What is Go Outdoors's food hygiene rating?
Go Outdoors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Go Outdoors 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 Go Outdoors last inspected?
Go Outdoors was last inspected on 11 July 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 Go Outdoors?
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 Go Outdoors compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Go Outdoors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Go Outdoors 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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Understanding this rating
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