Jims CTN Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Jims CTN Newsagents 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 9b Coomassie Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2HD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Jims CTN Newsagents 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% | ← Jims CTN Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jims CTN Newsagents 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 Jims CTN Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper @ The Joiners Arms Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Croftway Academy School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Blyth Community Church Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blyth Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Chilli Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blyth Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Blyth Flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Burger 8 Blyth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Jims CTN Newsagents
What is Jims CTN Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Jims CTN Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Jims CTN Newsagents 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 Jims CTN Newsagents last inspected?
Jims CTN Newsagents was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Jims CTN Newsagents?
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 Jims CTN Newsagents compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Jims CTN Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Jims CTN Newsagents 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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