Foxton Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Foxton Court Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Great North Road(South), Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Foxton Court Care Home 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% | ← Foxton Court Care Home | |
| 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 Foxton Court Care Home 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 Foxton Court Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Morpeth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Mya's Spicery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Premier Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Morpeth First School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hillside Covenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Green's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Foxton Court Care Home
What is Foxton Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Foxton Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Foxton Court Care Home 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foxton Court Care Home last inspected?
Foxton Court Care Home was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Foxton Court Care Home?
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 Foxton Court Care Home compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Foxton Court Care Home holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Foxton Court Care Home 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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