Toscana food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Toscana 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 3 Station Bridge, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9WQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Toscana among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Toscana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Toscana 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 Toscana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dinotots Ashington Limited Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Ashington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Family Pizza Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Toscana
What is Toscana's food hygiene rating?
Toscana has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Toscana 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 Toscana last inspected?
Toscana was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Toscana?
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 Toscana compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Toscana is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Toscana 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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Understanding this rating
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Toscana is one of 217 rated food businesses in Ashington. See every hygiene rating in Ashington →
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