Nice Price food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Nice Price holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 59 Castle Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9EY
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Nice Price sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Nice Price | |
| 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 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 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 Nice Price 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 Nice Price, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashington Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Nice Price
What is Nice Price's food hygiene rating?
Nice Price has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 April 2023.
Is Nice Price 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nice Price last inspected?
Nice Price was last inspected on 13 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Nice Price?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nice Price compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Nice Price holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Nice Price 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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