Rothbury Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Rothbury Convenience Store 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
This is a fresh result: Rothbury Convenience Store was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Rothbury Convenience Store 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% | ← Rothbury Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rothbury Convenience Store 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 Rothbury Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rothbury Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tullys of Rothbury Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Exempt | |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Sweeties Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Rothbury Convenience Store
What is Rothbury Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Rothbury Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Rothbury Convenience Store 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 Rothbury Convenience Store last inspected?
Rothbury Convenience Store was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Rothbury Convenience Store?
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 Rothbury Convenience Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Rothbury Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Rothbury Convenience Store 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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