Oliver Bonas food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Oliver Bonas 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2a Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Oliver Bonas 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% | ← Oliver Bonas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Oliver Bonas 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 Oliver Bonas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barluga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Central Bean Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Mr Simms Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Martino Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boulevards Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Enjoy Beer Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Oliver Bonas
What is Oliver Bonas's food hygiene rating?
Oliver Bonas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 October 2024.
Is Oliver Bonas 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 Oliver Bonas last inspected?
Oliver Bonas was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Oliver Bonas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oliver Bonas compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Oliver Bonas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Oliver Bonas 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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