J A Stobo & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
J A Stobo & Son 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 16 May 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: 1-2 Cherry Tree Lane, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8AB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts J A Stobo & Son 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% | ← J A Stobo & Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J A Stobo & Son 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 J A Stobo & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Bait Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Lesleys Kitchen Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bistro en Glaze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Explorers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Grants Event Catering Limited Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Grants Family and Catering Butchers Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bradley Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about J A Stobo & Son
What is J A Stobo & Son's food hygiene rating?
J A Stobo & Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 May 2024.
Is J A Stobo & Son 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 J A Stobo & Son last inspected?
J A Stobo & Son was last inspected on 16 May 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 J A Stobo & Son?
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 J A Stobo & Son compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and J A Stobo & Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects J A Stobo & Son 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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J A Stobo & Son is one of 21 rated food businesses in Wylam. See every hygiene rating in Wylam →
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