Spend and Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Spend and Save 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 6 July 2021, more than 5 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: 53 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Spend and Save 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% | ← Spend and Save | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spend and Save 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 Spend and Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Caffe Ginevra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| No 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Redbrick House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cafe Nova Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Gloria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| New Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Spend and Save
What is Spend and Save's food hygiene rating?
Spend and Save has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 July 2021.
Is Spend and Save 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 Spend and Save last inspected?
Spend and Save was last inspected on 6 July 2021, more than 5 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 Spend and Save?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spend and Save compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Spend and Save holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Spend and Save 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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Spend and Save is one of 64 rated food businesses in Prudhoe. See every hygiene rating in Prudhoe →
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