W R Skelly and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
W R Skelly and Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 114 Marygate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts W R Skelly and Sons among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← W R Skelly and Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 W R Skelly and Sons 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 W R Skelly and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Berwick Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bedrock Night Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Greenhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Q'Kurdi Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Berwick Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| At Home With Junk And Disorderly Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Northern Edge Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about W R Skelly and Sons
What is W R Skelly and Sons's food hygiene rating?
W R Skelly and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 7 January 2025.
Is W R Skelly and Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was W R Skelly and Sons last inspected?
W R Skelly and Sons was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 W R Skelly and Sons?
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 W R Skelly and Sons compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and W R Skelly and Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects W R Skelly and Sons 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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