Sea Chef Acomb food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Sea Chef Acomb 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
This rating dates from 26 April 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Main Street, Acomb, Northumberland, NE46 4PL
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sea Chef Acomb among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Sea Chef Acomb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 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 Sea Chef Acomb 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 Sea Chef Acomb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Little Oaks Nursery Acomb Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Queens Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Acomb Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ridleys Fish & Game Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Fallowfield Dene Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Sea Chef Acomb
What is Sea Chef Acomb's food hygiene rating?
Sea Chef Acomb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Sea Chef Acomb 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 Sea Chef Acomb last inspected?
Sea Chef Acomb was last inspected on 26 April 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 Sea Chef Acomb?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sea Chef Acomb compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Chef Acomb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Sea Chef Acomb 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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