Heddon Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Heddon Service Station 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
This is a fresh result: Heddon Service Station was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hexham Road, Heddon-On-The-Wall, Northumberland, NE15 0BG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Heddon Service Station 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% | ← Heddon Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heddon Service Station 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 Heddon Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell E Buon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Heddon on the Wall St Andrews CofE Primary School School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hadrians Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Houghton North Farm Visitor Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Number 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Heddon Service Station
What is Heddon Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Heddon Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Heddon Service Station 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 Heddon Service Station last inspected?
Heddon Service Station was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heddon Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heddon Service Station compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Heddon Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Heddon Service Station 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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