Beacon Local Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Beacon Local Store 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 12 May 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: 26 Kielder Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8JT
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Beacon Local Store 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% | ← Beacon Local Store | |
| 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 Beacon Local Store 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 Beacon Local Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Azure Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Magpie Service Station Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| CJ's Funhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Cramlington House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Beacon Local Store
What is Beacon Local Store's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Local Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 May 2023.
Is Beacon Local Store 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 Beacon Local Store last inspected?
Beacon Local Store was last inspected on 12 May 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 Beacon Local Store?
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 Beacon Local Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Beacon Local Store holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Beacon Local Store 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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