Best One food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Best One 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: Best One was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21a Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth, NE24 5LB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Best One among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Best One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 393 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 Best One 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 Best One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briardale House Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Blyth West Family Hub Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Blythgate Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Cowpen Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Bobbys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Blyth Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Blyth Riverside Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Best One
What is Best One's food hygiene rating?
Best One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Best One 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 Best One last inspected?
Best One was last inspected on 18 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 Best One?
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 Best One compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Best One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Best One 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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Best One is one of 283 rated food businesses in Blyth. See every hygiene rating in Blyth →
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