A & R Balls Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
A & R Balls Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 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: 39 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5DQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts A & R Balls Fish & Chips 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% | ← A & R Balls Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 A & R Balls Fish & Chips 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 A & R Balls Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Prudhoe Waterworld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Prudhoe - Front Street PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Dhillons Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| No 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caffe Ginevra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Redbrick House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Adderlane Academy School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about A & R Balls Fish & Chips
What is A & R Balls Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
A & R Balls Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 October 2024.
Is A & R Balls Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A & R Balls Fish & Chips last inspected?
A & R Balls Fish & Chips was last inspected on 15 October 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 A & R Balls Fish & Chips?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A & R Balls Fish & Chips compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and A & R Balls Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects A & R Balls Fish & Chips 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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