CFS Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
CFS Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: St Helens Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5JQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts CFS Kitchen 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% | ← CFS Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 CFS Kitchen 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 CFS Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge Kids Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Corbridge Pre School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Angel of Corbridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Pele Tower Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Sycamore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Paper Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about CFS Kitchen
What is CFS Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
CFS Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 May 2026.
Is CFS Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was CFS Kitchen last inspected?
CFS Kitchen was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 CFS Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does CFS Kitchen compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and CFS Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects CFS Kitchen 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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