Sewingshields Shed food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Sewingshields Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sewingshields Shed was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6NW
How this rating has changed
Sewingshields Shed was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sewingshields Shed among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← Sewingshields Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 Very 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 Sewingshields Shed 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 Sewingshields Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D J & C Armstrong Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Housesteads Roman Fort Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Housesteads Roman Fort Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Falconry Days Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about Sewingshields Shed
What is Sewingshields Shed's food hygiene rating?
Sewingshields Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Sewingshields Shed 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sewingshields Shed last inspected?
Sewingshields Shed was last inspected on 21 July 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 Sewingshields Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sewingshields Shed compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sewingshields Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Sewingshields Shed 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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Sewingshields Shed is one of 25 rated food businesses in Haydon Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Haydon Bridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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