A & L Snack Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
A & L Snack Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: A & L Snack Shack was inspected on 22 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: Gooch Avenue, Barrington Industrial Estate, Bedlington, NE22 7DQ
How this rating has changed
A & L Snack Shack was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 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 A & L Snack Shack 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% | ← A & L Snack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A & L Snack Shack 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 A & L Snack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choppington Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Choppington Social Welfare Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Chester Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bedlington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Chahals Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cold Cuts Delicatessan Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about A & L Snack Shack
What is A & L Snack Shack's food hygiene rating?
A & L Snack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 22 July 2026.
Is A & L Snack Shack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A & L Snack Shack last inspected?
A & L Snack Shack was last inspected on 22 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 A & L Snack Shack?
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 A & L Snack Shack compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and A & L Snack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects A & L Snack Shack 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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A & L Snack Shack is one of 120 rated food businesses in Bedlington. See every hygiene rating in Bedlington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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