Stobo J A Fruit & Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Stobo J A Fruit & Veg 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 27 September 2022, 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: 5 Market Place, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5AW
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Stobo J A Fruit & Veg 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% | ← Stobo J A Fruit & Veg | |
| 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 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 Stobo J A Fruit & Veg 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 Stobo J A Fruit & Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Corbridge Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Grants Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Halcyon House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Tea & Tipple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Casa Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Coffuffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Stobo J A Fruit & Veg
What is Stobo J A Fruit & Veg's food hygiene rating?
Stobo J A Fruit & Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 September 2022.
Is Stobo J A Fruit & Veg 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 Stobo J A Fruit & Veg last inspected?
Stobo J A Fruit & Veg was last inspected on 27 September 2022, 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 Stobo J A Fruit & Veg?
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 Stobo J A Fruit & Veg compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Stobo J A Fruit & Veg holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Stobo J A Fruit & Veg 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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