West End Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
West End Pre-School 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6EB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so West End Pre-School sits behind roughly 2,778 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ← West End Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 West End Pre-School 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 West End Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington West End Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ajwaa Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Chahals Off Licence Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bedlington Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bedlington Service Station Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Adams Bakehouse & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about West End Pre-School
What is West End Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
West End Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 February 2026.
Is West End Pre-School 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 West End Pre-School last inspected?
West End Pre-School was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 West End Pre-School?
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 West End Pre-School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while West End Pre-School holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects West End Pre-School 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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