Wansbeck Valley Food Bank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Northumberland
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: Northgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 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% | ← Wansbeck Valley Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 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 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Berwick Darts Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bettini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bishops Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blyth Battery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Blyth Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Wansbeck Valley Food Bank
What is Wansbeck Valley Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wansbeck Valley Food Bank last inspected?
Wansbeck Valley Food Bank was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank?
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 Wansbeck Valley Food Bank compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Wansbeck Valley Food Bank 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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Wansbeck Valley Food Bank is one of 158 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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