Journey Enterprises food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Journey Enterprises holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 18 July 2023, 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: Acomb Industrial Estate, Acomb, Northumberland, NE46 4SA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Journey Enterprises sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Journey Enterprises | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Journey Enterprises 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 Journey Enterprises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Acomb First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Little Oaks Nursery Acomb Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Hexham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Citrus Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cal's Braai Box Limited Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Journey Enterprises
What is Journey Enterprises's food hygiene rating?
Journey Enterprises has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 July 2023.
Is Journey Enterprises 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Journey Enterprises last inspected?
Journey Enterprises was last inspected on 18 July 2023, 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 Journey Enterprises?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Journey Enterprises compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Journey Enterprises holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Journey Enterprises 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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