Park Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Park Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 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: 253 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Stores sits behind roughly 2,991 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ← Park Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Park Stores 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 Park Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Deli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| College Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
Questions about Park Stores
What is Park Stores's food hygiene rating?
Park Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Park Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Park Stores last inspected?
Park Stores was last inspected on 20 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 Park Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Stores compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Park Stores holds a 3. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Park Stores 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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