The Oval Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Oval Express 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
This is a fresh result: The Oval Express was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7-8 The Oval, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5HS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Oval Express 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% | ← The Oval Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Oval Express 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 The Oval Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bank Top Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bedlington Academy School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bedlington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
Questions about The Oval Express
What is The Oval Express's food hygiene rating?
The Oval Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Oval Express 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 The Oval Express last inspected?
The Oval Express was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 The Oval Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Oval Express compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Oval Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Oval Express 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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Understanding this rating
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