Shaftesbury food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Shaftesbury holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 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: 28 Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shaftesbury among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Shaftesbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 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 Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Edward Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Bunters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Muro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Matthias Winter Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Shaftesbury
What is Shaftesbury's food hygiene rating?
Shaftesbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Shaftesbury 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shaftesbury last inspected?
Shaftesbury was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Shaftesbury?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shaftesbury compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shaftesbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shaftesbury 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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Shaftesbury is one of 169 rated food businesses in Hexham. See every hygiene rating in Hexham →
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