Berwick Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Berwick Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: Adams Drive, Spittal, Northumberland, TD15 2JF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Berwick Academy 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% | ← Berwick Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Berwick Academy 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 Berwick Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Highcliffe Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Prior Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Border Links Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| T Jay @ Prior Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Blenheim Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
Questions about Berwick Academy
What is Berwick Academy's food hygiene rating?
Berwick Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Berwick Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Berwick Academy last inspected?
Berwick Academy was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Berwick Academy?
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 Berwick Academy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Berwick Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Berwick Academy 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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Berwick Academy is one of 17 rated food businesses in Spittal. See every hygiene rating in Spittal →
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