James Ford & Son food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
James Ford & Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 21 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 9-11 West Street, Norham, Northumberland, TD15 2LB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so James Ford & Son sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← James Ford & Son | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 James Ford & Son 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 James Ford & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lenore Care Limited Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Norham St Ceolwulf?s C of E First School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Mace Foodstore Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Victoria Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about James Ford & Son
What is James Ford & Son's food hygiene rating?
James Ford & Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 January 2025.
Is James Ford & Son safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was James Ford & Son last inspected?
James Ford & Son was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 James Ford & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does James Ford & Son compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while James Ford & Son holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects James Ford & Son 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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