Arora's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Arora's holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Arora's was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Second Avenue, Stobhill Gate, Morpeth, NE61 2ET
How it compares in Northumberland
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 3,073 rated places in Northumberland score this low, about one in 1,537. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Arora's |
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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Arora's the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Arora's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bals Mini Market Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Northumberland Community Enterprise Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Morpeth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Mya's Spicery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Green's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Nor's Cafe and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Courthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Goose Hill Private Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Arora's
What is Arora's's food hygiene rating?
Arora's has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Northumberland Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Arora's safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Arora's last inspected?
Arora's was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Arora's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arora's compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Arora's holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Arora's 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Northumberland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Arora's is one of 157 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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