WMH Fresh Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
WMH Fresh Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2024, more than 2 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: 4 Church Street, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6JQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts WMH Fresh Meats 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% | ← WMH Fresh Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 WMH Fresh Meats 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 WMH Fresh Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Reading Rooms Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Claire's Newsagents Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Railway Hotel and Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Railway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Haydon Bridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about WMH Fresh Meats
What is WMH Fresh Meats's food hygiene rating?
WMH Fresh Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 June 2024.
Is WMH Fresh Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was WMH Fresh Meats last inspected?
WMH Fresh Meats was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 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 WMH Fresh Meats?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WMH Fresh Meats compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and WMH Fresh Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects WMH Fresh Meats 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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