John Dory Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
John Dory Fish & Chip Shop 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
The rating dates from 30 May 2025, 13 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: 8 West Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts John Dory Fish & Chip Shop 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% | ← John Dory Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 John Dory Fish & Chip Shop 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 John Dory Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| The Farmhouse Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| The Belford Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bell View Daycare Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Belford Village Shop & Deli Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Well House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Salmon Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about John Dory Fish & Chip Shop
What is John Dory Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
John Dory Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 May 2025.
Is John Dory Fish & Chip Shop 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 John Dory Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
John Dory Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 John Dory Fish & Chip Shop?
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 John Dory Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and John Dory Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects John Dory Fish & Chip Shop 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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