Alexandra General Dealers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Alexandra General Dealers 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 19 June 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: 147 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Alexandra General Dealers sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Alexandra General Dealers | |
| 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 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 Alexandra General Dealers 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 Alexandra General Dealers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Alexandra General Dealers
What is Alexandra General Dealers's food hygiene rating?
Alexandra General Dealers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 June 2023.
Is Alexandra General Dealers 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 Alexandra General Dealers last inspected?
Alexandra General Dealers was last inspected on 19 June 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 Alexandra General Dealers?
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 Alexandra General Dealers compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Alexandra General Dealers holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Alexandra General Dealers 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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