A & B Young food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
A & B Young 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
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 16 Newburgh Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0AQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts A & B Young 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% | ← A & B Young | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 A & B Young 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 A & B Young, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Amble Harbour Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| Amble Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Harbour Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| The Fish Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Amble Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| The Schooner Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Golden Harbour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Harbour Hatch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about A & B Young
What is A & B Young's food hygiene rating?
A & B Young has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 March 2026.
Is A & B Young 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 A & B Young last inspected?
A & B Young was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 A & B Young?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A & B Young compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and A & B Young is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects A & B Young 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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