Seaton Sluice Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Seaton Sluice Superstore 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52-54 Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, NE26 4RQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Seaton Sluice Superstore 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% | ← Seaton Sluice Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Seaton Sluice Superstore 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 Seaton Sluice Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castaways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Beresford Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Seaton Sluice Superstore
What is Seaton Sluice Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Seaton Sluice Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Seaton Sluice Superstore 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 Seaton Sluice Superstore last inspected?
Seaton Sluice Superstore was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Seaton Sluice Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seaton Sluice Superstore compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Seaton Sluice Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Seaton Sluice Superstore 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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