Gate Stores Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Gate Stores Premier 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 9 May 2023, more than 3 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: 1-2 Hunns Buildings, Scotland Gate, Choppington, NE62 5RW
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Gate Stores Premier 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% | ← Gate Stores Premier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Gate Stores Premier 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 Gate Stores Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choppington Primary School School/college/university | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Choppington Social Welfare Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Gate Stores Premier
What is Gate Stores Premier's food hygiene rating?
Gate Stores Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 May 2023.
Is Gate Stores Premier 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 Gate Stores Premier last inspected?
Gate Stores Premier was last inspected on 9 May 2023, more than 3 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 Gate Stores Premier?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gate Stores Premier compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Gate Stores Premier holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Gate Stores Premier 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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