Heatherdale RCH food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Heatherdale RCH holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Parks, South Broomhill, Northumberland, NE65 9RT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Heatherdale RCH 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% | ← Heatherdale RCH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heatherdale RCH 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 Heatherdale RCH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Hadston Newsagency Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Hadston Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 342 yards away | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| East Chevington Sports & Social Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2018 |
| Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Heatherdale RCH
What is Heatherdale RCH's food hygiene rating?
Heatherdale RCH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Heatherdale RCH 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heatherdale RCH last inspected?
Heatherdale RCH was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Heatherdale RCH?
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 Heatherdale RCH compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Heatherdale RCH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Heatherdale RCH 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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