Longhorsley Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Longhorsley Village Shop 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 2 December 2024, 19 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: West Road, Longhorsley, Northumberland, NE65 8UL
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Longhorsley Village Shop 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% | ← Longhorsley Village Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Longhorsley Village Shop 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 Longhorsley Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's C of E First School School/college/university | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Longhorsley Village Hall Other catering premises | 253 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dr Geert Jan Van Zon Distributors/Transporters | 404 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Linden Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Longhorsley Village Shop
What is Longhorsley Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
Longhorsley Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Longhorsley Village Shop 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 Longhorsley Village Shop last inspected?
Longhorsley Village Shop was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Longhorsley Village Shop?
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 Longhorsley Village Shop compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Longhorsley Village Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Longhorsley Village Shop 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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